silo
si·lo
noun \ˈsī-(ˌ)lō\ plural silos
Definition of SILO
1
: a trench, pit, or especially a tall cylinder (as of wood or concrete) usually sealed to exclude air and used for making and storing silage
2
a : a deep bin for storing material (as coal) b : an underground structure for housing a guided missile
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Origin of SILO
Spanish
First Known Use: 1856
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