RUMINANT


Meaning of RUMINANT in English

n. & adj.

n. an animal that chews the cud regurgitated from its rumen.

adj. 1 of or belonging to ruminants. 2 contemplative; given to or engaged in meditation.

[ L ruminari ruminant- (as RUMEN) ]

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