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silage

[ sahy-lij ]

noun

  1. fodder preserved through fermentation in a silo; ensilage.


silage

/ ˈ²õ²¹Éª±ôɪ»åÏô /

noun

  1. any crop harvested while green for fodder and kept succulent by partial fermentation in a silo Also calledensilage
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of silage1

1880–85; shortening of ensilage, influenced by silo
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of silage1

C19: alteration (influenced by silo ) of ensilage
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Example Sentences

Three years ago, Steinmetz photographed her silage corn and received a rare lunch invitation.

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Now, the fields are green again, but as Mr Curtis takes me out in his tractor, he has a bale of silage on the front.

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With no livestock to feed, the acreage now used to grow silage and hay could be replaced with food crops.

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Maintenance of the lion is one of several volunteer taster events at the zoo, which include making silage and helping with maintenance in the elephant enclosure.

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One of Jonathan's favourite pastimes on the farm is helping to direct the tractor drivers as they unload silage.

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