ensilage

noun

en·​si·​lage ˈen(t)-s(ə-)lij How to pronounce ensilage (audio)
for sense 1 also
in-ˈsī-lij How to pronounce ensilage (audio)
1
: the process of preserving fodder by ensiling
2
: silage

Word History

Etymology

French, from ensiler to ensile, from en- + silo silo, from Spanish

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of ensilage was in 1876

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Cite this Entry

“Ensilage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ensilage. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

ensilage

noun
en·​si·​lage ˈen(t)-sə-lij How to pronounce ensilage (audio)
: the process of converting feed crops into silage
also : silage

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