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ensile

verb
en·​sile | \ en-ˈsī(-ə)l How to pronounce ensile (audio) , in-\
ensiled; ensiling

Definition of ensile

transitive verb

: to prepare and store (fodder) so as to induce conversion to silage

First Known Use of ensile

1883, in the meaning defined above

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