transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsī-(ˌ)lō ]
noun
( plural silos )
Etymology: Spanish
Date: 1881
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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silo 1
]