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| ru·mi·nant [ rmənənt ] |
noun (plural ru·mi·nants) |
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hoofed animal that chews cud: any cud-chewing hoofed mammal with an even number of toes and a stomach with multiple chambers, e.g. cattle, camels, and giraffes. Suborder Ruminantia.
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1. of ruminants: relating or belonging to the suborder of animals that chew the cud
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2. thoughtful: inclined to be thoughtful and reflective
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| [Mid-17th century. < Latin ruminant-, present participle of ruminare (see ruminate)] |
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 ru·mi·nant·ly adverb |
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