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silo
noun si·lo \ˈsī-(ˌ)lō\
: a tower that is used to store food (such as grain or grass) for farm animals
: an underground structure that is used for storing and firing a missile
plural silos
Full Definition of SILO
1
: a trench, pit, or especially a tall cylinder (as of wood or concrete) usually sealed to exclude air and used for making and storing silage
2
a : a deep bin for storing material (as coal) b : an underground structure for housing a guided missile
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Origin of SILO
Spanish
First Known Use: 1856
SILO Defined for Kids
silo
noun si·lo \ˈsī-lō\
plural silos
Definition of SILO for Kids
: a covered trench, pit, or especially a tall round building in which silage is made and stored
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