Ensilages

/ˈɛnsɪlɪdʒɪz/ verb

Definition

Third-person singular present tense: converts or treats plant material into silage for animal feed preservation.

Etymology

From 'ensilage' as a verb, combining 'en-' (to cause to enter a state) and 'silage,' the entire form evolving from French and ultimately Greek via the silo concept.

Kelly Says

Modern dairy farmers use weather forecasting to time when to ensilage their crops—chop it a day too early and it won't ferment properly, a day too late and the nutritional quality drops significantly.

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