I. ˈsī(ˌ)lō noun
( -s )
Etymology: Spanish, perhaps of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish sīl seed; akin to Old English sāwan to sow — more at sow
1. : a trench, pit, or typically cylindrical structure usually sealed (as with earth, heavy paper, or plastic) when full to exclude air and used for storing silage
2. chiefly Britain : a tall usually cylindrical bin for grain storage especially as part of a grain elevator ; also : elevator 1c
3.
a. : a deep usually cylindrical bin either aboveground or belowground for storing material (as cement or coal)
b. : an underground structure for storing a guided missile in readiness for firing
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II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-es )
: to place (as fodder) in a silo : ensile