How Do You Spell FILAGREE?

Pronunciation: [fˈɪlɐɡɹˌiː] (IPA)

Correct spelling for the English word "filagree" is [fˈɪlɐɡɹˌiː], [fˈɪlɐɡɹˌiː], [f_ˈɪ_l_ɐ_ɡ_ɹ_ˌiː] (IPA phonetic alphabet).

FILAGREE Meaning and Definition

  1. Filigree is a delicate and intricate ornamental work made from fine wires of gold, silver, or other metals, usually twisted or plaited together and soldered at various points. The term is derived from the Latin words "filum" meaning thread, and "granum" meaning grain, reflecting the intricate and granular appearance of this type of art.

    It is characterized by its fine craftsmanship and the formation of highly detailed patterns and motifs. Filigree can be found in various forms, including jewelry, decorative objects, and architectural designs. It requires exceptional skill and patience to create this type of work, as it involves expertly manipulating and weaving the thin wires to form delicate patterns.

    Filigree has been practiced for centuries across different cultures, with its origins dating back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Mesopotamia. It has subsequently been adopted by numerous cultures, including the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and later spread to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

    Filigree is often associated with elegance and luxury due to the intricate nature of the designs and the use of precious metals. It continues to be highly valued as an art form that combines precision, creativity, and technical expertise. Whether adorning a piece of jewelry, enhancing a decorative object, or adorning architectural elements, filigree stands as a testament to the ingenuity and artistry of human craftsmanship throughout history.

Common Misspellings for FILAGREE

  • dilagree
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Etymology of FILAGREE

The word filigree comes from the Latin words filum meaning thread and granum meaning seed or grain. It combines these two words to create filigrana, which translates to fine thread or fine grain. The term was then borrowed into Old French as filigrane, and eventually, it evolved into the modern English word filigree.

Similar spelling words for FILAGREE

Plural form of FILAGREE is FILAGREES

Conjugate verb Filagree

CONDITIONAL

I would filagree
you would filagree
he/she/it would filagree
we would filagree
they would filagree

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be filagreeing
you would be filagreeing
he/she/it would be filagreeing
we would be filagreeing
they would be filagreeing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have filagree
you would have filagree
he/she/it would have filagree
we would have filagree
they would have filagree

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been filagreeing
you would have been filagreeing
he/she/it would have been filagreeing
we would have been filagreeing
they would have been filagreeing

FUTURE

I will filagree
you will filagree
he/she/it will filagree
we will filagree
they will filagree

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be filagreeing
you will be filagreeing
he/she/it will be filagreeing
we will be filagreeing
they will be filagreeing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have filagreed
you will have filagreed
he/she/it will have filagreed
we will have filagreed
they will have filagreed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been filagreeing
you will have been filagreeing
he/she/it will have been filagreeing
we will have been filagreeing
they will have been filagreeing

IMPERATIVE

you filagree
we let´s filagree

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to filagree

PAST

I filagreed
you filagreed
he/she/it filagreed
we filagreed
they filagreed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was filagreeing
you were filagreeing
he/she/it was filagreeing
we were filagreeing
they were filagreeing

PAST PARTICIPLE

filagreed

PAST PERFECT

I had filagreed
you had filagreed
he/she/it had filagreed
we had filagreed
they had filagreed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been filagreeing
you had been filagreeing
he/she/it had been filagreeing
we had been filagreeing
they had been filagreeing

PRESENT

I filagree
you filagree
he/she/it filagrees
we filagree
they filagree

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am filagreeing
you are filagreeing
he/she/it is filagreeing
we are filagreeing
they are filagreeing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

filagreeing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have filagreed
you have filagreed
he/she/it has filagreed
we have filagreed
they have filagreed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been filagreeing
you have been filagreeing
he/she/it has been filagreeing
we have been filagreeing
they have been filagreeing

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