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sillages

/ˈsɪlɪdʒɪz/

Meanings
noun
Fermented green forage fodder stored in a silo.

Examples :

"The farmer checked the moisture content of the sillages to ensure proper fermentation for the winter feed. "
agriculture food

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proper noun

/ˈpɹɔp.ə/ /ˈpɹɒp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ/

Something set apart for a special use.

"The school's library is the proper for quiet study. "

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fodder noun

/ˈfɒdə/ /ˈfɑdɚ/

Food for animals; that which is fed to cattle, horses, and sheep, such as hay, cornstalks, vegetables, etc.

"The farmer collected hay and cornstalks to provide fodder for his cows. "

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fermentation noun

/ˌfɜː(ɹ)mənˈteɪʃən/

Any of many anaerobic biochemical reactions in which an enzyme (or several enzymes produced by a microorganism) catalyses the conversion of one substance into another; especially the conversion (using yeast) of sugars to alcohol or acetic acid with the evolution of carbon dioxide

"The fermentation process in the sourdough bread recipe produces a characteristic tangy flavor. "

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stored verb

/stɔrd/ /stoʊrd/

To keep (something) while not in use, generally in a place meant for that purpose.

"The winter coats are stored in the attic during the summer. "

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fermented verb

/fərˈmɛntɪd/ /fɜːˈmɛntɪd/

To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew.

"My grandfather fermented grapes in a large barrel to make his own wine. "

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checked verb

/tʃɛkt/

To inspect; to examine.

"Check the oil in your car once a month."

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ensure verb

/ɪnˈʃɔː/ /ɪnˈʃɝ/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"My teacher ensured me that I would pass the test if I studied hard. "

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content noun

/kənˈtɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/

(except in phrases) Satisfaction, contentment; pleasure.

"My family's happy vacation brought a feeling of content to everyone. "

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moisture noun

/ˈmɔɪstʃɚ/

That which moistens or makes damp or wet; exuding fluid; liquid in small quantity.

"drops / beads of moisture"

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farmer noun

/fɑːmə/ /fɑɹmɚ/

A person who works the land and/or who keeps livestock, especially on a farm.

"The farmer planted corn in his fields every spring. "

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winter noun

/ˈwɪntɚ/ /ˈwɪntə/

Traditionally the fourth of the four seasons, typically regarded as being from December 23 to March 20 in continental regions of the Northern Hemisphere or the months of June, July and August in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the time when the sun is lowest in the sky, resulting in short days, and the time of year with the lowest atmospheric temperatures for the region.

"The winter holidays are a popular time for family gatherings. "

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forage noun

/ˈfɒɹɪdʒ/ /ˈfɑɹɪdʒ/

Fodder for animals, especially cattle and horses.

"The farmer carefully collected the forage to feed his cows. "