silo
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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

Other Agriculture/Gardening Terms

fallow, graft, heirloom, loam, potash, soilage, swath, tilth, windfall

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