filature

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

filature
    n 1: a bobbin used in spinning silk into thread

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Filature \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.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. A reel for drawing off silk from cocoons; also, an
      establishment for reeling silk.
      [1913 Webster]