Word Study
filature
CIDE DICTIONARY
filature, n. [LL. filatura, fr. filare to spin: cf. F. filature. See Filatory.].
- A drawing out into threads; hence, the reeling of silk from cocoons. Ure. [1913 Webster]
- A reel for drawing off silk from cocoons; also, an establishment for reeling silk. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
filature, n. an establishment for or the action of reeling silk from cocoons.
Etymology
F f. It. filatura f. filare spin
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