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ruminant

ru·mi·nant [ rmənənt ]

noun (plural ru·mi·nants)

Definition:

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.

adjective

Definition:

1. of ruminants: relating or belonging to the suborder of animals that chew the cud

2. thoughtful: inclined to be thoughtful and reflective

[Mid-17th century. < Latin ruminant-, present participle of ruminare (see ruminate)]

ru·mi·nant·ly adverb