filature

1. The act or process of spinning, drawing, or twisting into threads.
2. The act or process of reeling raw silk from cocoons.
3. A reel used in drawing silk from cocoons.
4. An establishment where silk is reeled.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Late Latin fīlātus

Origin: , past participle of fīlāre, to spin; see filament