Filature Definition

fĭlə-cho͝or, -chər
noun
A spinning into threads.
Webster's New World
A reeling of raw silk from cocoons.
Webster's New World
A reel for this.
Webster's New World
An establishment where silk is reeled.
American Heritage
A place where this is done.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Filature

Noun

Singular:
filature
Plural:
filatures

Origin of Filature

  • French from Late Latin fīlātus past participle of fīlāre to spin filament

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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Words Starting With

FFIFIL

Words Ending With

EREURE

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Words Starting With F and Ending With E

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With F8 Letter Words Ending With E