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1. (n.) filature
an establishment for reeling silk.
Etymology: (1750–60; < F < ML fīlātūra the spinning art < LL fīlāt(us) spun (ptp. of fīlāre; see filament ) + L -ūra -ure)
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1. (noun) filature
a bobbin used in spinning silk into thread
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1. (noun) filature
a drawing out into threads; hence, the reeling of silk from cocoons
2. (noun) filature
a reel for drawing off silk from cocoons; also, an establishment for reeling silk
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