filature Definition
fila·ture (fil′ə c̸hər)
noun
- a spinning into threads
- a reeling of raw silk from cocoons
- a reel for this
- a place where this is done
Etymology: Fr < pp. of LL filare, to spin: see file
Browse dictionary entries near filature
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