ensilage

[ en-suh-lij ]

noun

1. the preservation of green fodder in a silo or pit.
2. fodder preserved.

verb (used with object)

, en·si·laged, en·si·lag·ing.

1. ensile.

ensilage

/ ˈɛnsɪlɪdʒ /

noun

1. the process of ensiling green fodder
2. See silage
   a less common name for silage

Word History and Origins

Origin of ensilage¹

From French, dating back to 1875–80; ensile, -age

Example Sentences

Sylvia had no idea what ensilage was, but she knew it must be something amusing or Mrs. Owen would not have laughed so heartily.

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It has been abundantly proved that ensilage forms a wholesome and nutritious food for cattle.

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Ensilor stands for the person using the silo to ensile fodder for silage by the process of ensilage.

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The ensilage is placed in front of the animals directly from the cart with great rapidity.

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I think either of these methods is preferable to attempting to carry ensilage in baskets any distance.

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