ensilage
Americannoun
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the preservation of green fodder in a silo or pit.
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fodder preserved.
verb (used with object)
noun
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the process of ensiling green fodder
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a less common name for silage
Etymology
Origin of ensilage
From French, dating back to 1875–80; see origin at ensile, -age
Vocabulary lists containing ensilage
Example Sentences
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Corn stalks are extensively used for ensilage and feed for animals.
From Time Magazine Archive
On my visit I found a herd of Guernsey cattle, dairy and horse barns, poultry houses, a silo filled with corn ensilage, farm horses, hogs and over 600 laying hens.
From Time Magazine Archive
Down the line, correspondents deployed for a frontal assault on Garst and guests, who were wading through a trench of ripe ensilage.
From Time Magazine Archive
The leaves and stalks were ground for ensilage or stored in the shock for dry fodder.
From Frying Pan Farm by Pryor, Elizabeth Brown
Hay and feed stores abounded in neighboring towns but most dairymen attempted to supply their own straw, ensilage and grain, thus cutting costs by making the most efficient use of their land.
From Frying Pan Farm by Pryor, Elizabeth Brown
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