haylage

noun

hay·​lage ˈhā-lij How to pronounce haylage (audio)
: a stored forage that is essentially a grass silage wilted to 35 to 50 percent moisture

Word History

Etymology

hay + silage

First Known Use

circa 1958, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of haylage was circa 1958

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Cite this Entry

“Haylage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haylage. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.

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