What is another word for stover?

Pronunciation: [stˈə͡ʊvə] (IPA)

Stover is a term commonly used in agriculture to describe the leftover plant material after crops have been harvested. This can include everything from cornstalks and wheat straw to leaves and stems from other types of plants. Synonyms for stover include crop residue, plant debris, chaff, and forage. These terms are often used interchangeably to describe the organic material left behind by agricultural practices. Stover is an important resource for farmers as it can be used as feed for livestock, as well as for composting and fuel production. Its value also extends beyond agriculture as it has potential as a renewable energy source through biomass conversion processes.

Synonyms for Stover:

What are the hypernyms for Stover?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Stover?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for stover (as nouns)

Usage examples for Stover

C. H. P. Starr, 22 N. Y. C. B. Spring, 75 O. A. C. stover, 95 O. C. L. Rugg, 6 Ind.
"In and Out of Rebel Prisons"
Lieut. A. [Alonzo] Cooper
M. H. stover, 184 Pa.
"In and Out of Rebel Prisons"
Lieut. A. [Alonzo] Cooper
Poke stover knows them like a book, and he says they are just aching to go on the war-path, now the government is having so much trouble of its own."
"For the Liberty of Texas"
Edward Stratemeyer

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