Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stover
noun
/ˈstoʊ.vər/
Definition
The stalks, leaves, and seed pods of cereal plants, especially after the grain has been harvested.
Examples
- The farmer used the stover from the corn harvest to feed his cattle during the winter.
- After the wheat was harvested, the stover was left in the fields to decompose and enrich the soil.
- In some regions, stover is also used to make biofuel.
Meaning
Stover refers to the leftover plant materials from grain crops that can be used for animal feed or as mulch in gardens.
Synonyms
- forage
- fodder
- bale
- hay
