English Dictionary

filigree

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈfɪl.ɪ.ɡɹiː/

名詞

可算名詞 不可算名詞

A delicate and intricate ornamentation made from platinum, gold or silver (or sometimes other metal) twisted wire. / A design resembling such intricate ornamentation.

日本語の意味

細い金属線（通常はプラチナ、金、銀など）をねじり合わせ、精巧で緻密な模様や装飾を施した工芸品。 / そのような繊細な装飾を模したデザインや装飾模様。

The antique locket's filigree caught the sunlight, casting lace-like shadows on the table.

アンティークのロケットの、金の細いねじれた線で作られた繊細で精巧な装飾が陽光を受けて、テーブルにレースのような影を落とした。

意味（1）

A delicate and intricate ornamentation made from platinum, gold or silver (or sometimes other metal) twisted wire.

To carry pure death in an earring, a casket, A signet, a fan-mount, a filigree basket!

意味（2）

A design resembling such intricate ornamentation.

But why speak about her? It is probable that we shall not hear of her again from this moment to the end of time, and that when the great filigree iron gates are once closed on her, she and her awful sister will never issue therefrom into this little world of history.

filigrees （ plural ）