filet

noun

fi·​let fi-ˈlā How to pronounce filet (audio)
: a lace with a square mesh and geometric designs

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, net

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of filet was in 1838

Dictionary Entries Near filet

Cite this Entry

“Filet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filet. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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