silo
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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