Meaning of FILATURE
| Pronunciation: | | 'filuchur
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[n] a bobbin used in spinning silk into thread |
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FILATURE is a 8 letter word that starts with F. |
| | See Also: | | bobbin, reel, spool | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Fil"a*ture\ (?; 135), n. [LL. filatura, fr. filare to
spin: cf. F. filature. See {Filatory}.]
1. A drawing out into threads; hence, the reeling of silk
from cocoons. --Ure.
2. A reel for drawing off silk from cocoons; also, an
establishment for reeling silk.
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