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Fine fancy lingerie needs navy lacework (8)

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filigree

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(Other definitions for filigree that I've seen before include "Ornamental lacework in gold or other metal" , "Delicate ornamental metal work in gold or silver" , "Delicate tracery" , "Ornamental wirework" , "Delicate ornamental metalwork" .)

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