SILO

silo

(noun) a cylindrical tower used for storing silage

silo

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

silo (plural silos)

(agriculture) A vertical building, usually cylindrical, used for the production of silage.

(agriculture) from the shape, a building used for the storage of grain.

Synonyms: granary, grain elevator

(military) An underground bunker used to hold missiles which may be launched.

(pejorative, management) An organizational unit that has poor interaction with other units, negatively affecting overall performance.

(pejorative, informatics) A structure in the information system that is poorly networked with other structures, with data exchange hampered.

(pejorative, slang) A self-enclosed group of like-minded individuals.

Verb

silo (third-person singular simple present silos, present participle siloing, simple past and past participle siloed)

(transitive) To store in a silo.

Synonym: ensile

Anagrams

• LOIs, Lois, Sol I, oils, soil, soli

Source: Wiktionary

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Si"lo, n. Etym: [F.]

Definition: A pit or vat for packing away green fodder for winter use so as to exclude air and outside moisture. See Ensilage.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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