n. [ F. filament, fr. L. filum thread. See File a row. ] A thread or threadlike object or appendage; a fiber;
a. Having the character of, or formed by, a filament. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Filament + -oid. ] Like a filament. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. filamenteux. ] Like a thread; consisting of threads or filaments. Gray. [ 1913 Webster ]