I. ˈrümənənt noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin ruminant-, ruminans, present participle of ruminare, ruminari to chew the cud
: a ruminant mammal
II. adjective
Etymology: Latin ruminant-, ruminans, present participle of ruminare, ruminari
1.
a. : chewing the cud : characterized by chewing again what has been swallowed
b. : of or relating to the Ruminantia
2. : given to or engaged in contemplation : meditative
• ru·mi·nant·ly adverb