Livestock Feed

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun a type of cereal grain that is commonly used for food, fodder, and in brewing beer

  • Barley is a versatile cereal grain that is commonly used for making bread, beer, and animal feed.
  • I love the nutty flavor of barley in my soup.
  • Let's grab a cold one at the barley pop joint down the street.
  • The barley fields stretched out as far as the eye could see, like a golden sea of waves.

noun the process of preserving green fodder by compressing it in airtight conditions

verb to preserve green fodder by compressing it in airtight conditions

  • The farmers were busy ensilaging the freshly harvested crops to preserve them for the winter.
  • We need to start ensilaging the crops before it starts raining.
  • Let's get the ensilage done before the sun sets.
  • She ensilaged her thoughts and emotions, keeping them hidden from others.

noun a type of grain or cereal crop that is widely grown in many parts of the world for its small seeds, which are used as food for humans and livestock

  • Millet is a small-seeded grain that is commonly used in birdseed mixtures.
  • I bought some millet to feed the birds in my backyard.
  • Hey, wanna grab some millet and chill at the park?
  • In the grand scheme of things, our problems are just like millet compared to the challenges others face.

noun a small oval seed that is the edible fruit of a South American plant

adjective describing something related to or resembling a peanut

  • The peanut is a legume crop that is widely grown for its edible seeds.
  • I always snack on peanuts while watching movies.
  • I can't believe he's allergic to peanuts, that's nuts!
  • She's as small as a peanut compared to the other players on the team.