Definition

A type of stored animal feed made from grass that is partially dried and sealed to keep out air, often wrapped in plastic or stored in bales.

Example

Farmers often use haylage as a nutritious feed for their livestock during the winter months.

Conversation

Have you ever tried using haylage for your horses?

No, I haven't! What's the difference between that and regular hay?

Well, haylage is partially dried and can be easier for them to digest.

That sounds interesting, I might give it a shot next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Haylage is formed from 'hay' (from Old English 'heg', meaning dried grass) and 'lage' (from Middle English 'lage', meaning a layer or covering). The word refers to a type of forage made from grass that is cut and fermented, typically used for feeding livestock.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hay' as dried grass and 'lage' as a layer or covering — haylage is essentially a layer of fermented dried grass for animal feed.

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