filigree
noun
delicate ornamental work of fine silver, gold, or other metal wires, especially lacy jewelers' work of scrolls and arabesques.
has filigreed
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present perfectof filigree (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The sea air has filigreed the railings with rust.
From The New Yorker ● Dec. 31, 2018
The truest association might be to Mike Krzyzewski of Duke, who like Auriemma, has filigreed his UConn abundance with Olympic gold.
From New York Times ● Apr. 9, 2014
