filagree

/ˈfɪlɑːɡreɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

an intricate design made by cutting out patterns from thin metal or other materials, often used as a decorative feature in architecture or metalwork.

“The cathedral’s ceiling was adorned with intricate filagree patterns that added to its grandeur.”

Synonyms

  • filigree
  • ornamentation

Antonyms

  • plainness
  • simplicity