en·sile

[en-sahyl, en-sahyl]
verb (used with object), en·siled, en·sil·ing.
1.
to preserve (green fodder) in a silo.
2.
to make into ensilage.

Origin:
1880–85; < French ensiler < Spanish ensilar, equivalent to en- en-1 + -silar, verbal derivative of silo silo

en·si·la·bil·i·ty, noun
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ensile (ɛnˈsaɪl, ˈɛnsaɪl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  to store and preserve (green fodder) in an enclosed pit or silo
2.  to turn (green fodder) into silage by causing it to ferment in a closed pit or silo
 
[C19: from French ensiler, from Spanish ensilar, from en-1 + silosilo]
 
ensila'bility
 
n

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Ensile is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
Example sentences
When two applications are made, do not ensile foliage within one year of last application.
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