ensilage

noun

en·​si·​lage ˈen(t)-s(ə-)lij 

for sense 1 also

in-ˈsī-lij 

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

Kids Definition

ensilage

noun

en·​si·​lage ˈen(t)-sə-lij 

: the process of converting feed crops into silage

also : silage