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silo

UK/ˈsaɪləʊ/ US/ˈsaɪloʊ/ uncommon informal slang

noun

1.

a cylindrical tower used for storing silage

2.

military installation consisting of an underground structure where ballistic missiles can be stored and fired

Origin

From Spanish silo, of unclear origin. See Spanish silo for more.

Phrases

  • bag silo
  • missile silo
  • sack silo
  • silo bag
  • silo truck

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