silage

noun si·lage \ˈsī-lij\

: food for farm animals that is stored inside a silo

Full Definition of SILAGE

: fodder converted into succulent feed for livestock through processes of anaerobic acid fermentation (as in a silo)

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short for ensilage

First Known Use: 1884

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noun si·lage \ˈsī-lij\

: fodder fermented (as in a silo) to produce a juicy feed for livestock

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