Silage

Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪlɪdʒ/

Definitions of silage

noun fermented and stored green forage crops, typically used as feed for livestock

Example Sentences

A1 Farmers use silage to feed their livestock during the winter months.

A2 Silage is made by fermenting grass or other green fodder in a silo.

B1 The quality of silage can vary depending on the moisture content and fermentation process.

B2 Properly stored silage can provide a nutritious feed source for dairy cows.

C1 Silage analysis is an important tool for optimizing animal nutrition and performance.

C2 Research has shown that ensiling can preserve nutrients in silage for longer periods of time.

Examples of silage in a Sentence

formal The farmer stored the silage in airtight containers to preserve it for the winter.

informal I heard that the cows really love eating that silage the farmer made.

slang Hey, let's go check out that fresh silage the farmer just put up.

figurative His mind was like a silage pit, filled with memories waiting to be dug up.

Grammatical Forms of silage

• plural: silages
• comparative: more silage
• superlative: most silage
• present tense: silages
• future tense: will silage
• perfect tense: have silaged
• continuous tense: is silaging
• singular: silage
• positive degree: silage
• infinitive: to silage
• gerund: silaging
• participle: silaged

Origin and Evolution of silage

First Known Use: 1881 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'silage' originated from the French word 'ensilage', which comes from the verb 'ensiler' meaning to store in a silo.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of storing fodder in a silo, the term 'silage' has evolved to encompass the fermented feed itself as well as the process of ensiling.