English Explanatory Dictionary

silage

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Fermented green forage fodder stored in an airtight silo or clamp.
verb
  1. To ensile.

Pronunciation

/ˈsaɪlɪd͡ʒ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-silage.wav

Word forms

silage silages silaging silaged

Etymology

Alteration (probably by influence of silo) of ensilage (1881), itself from French ensilage, from ensiler (“put in a silo”), from Spanish ensilar.

Antonyms

soilage
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