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Word of the Day - Silage

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silage

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌɪlɪdʒ/
noun
mass noun
Grass or other green fodder compacted and stored in airtight conditions,
typically in a silo, without first being dried, and used as animal feed
in the winter.

Origin
Late 19th century: alteration of ensilage, influenced by silo.

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Sam stored silage for his own animals and for a couple of neighboring
farms. The extra income was always welcome. Farming often doesn't
provide steady profits.

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