What does rumination mean?
The act of chewing food over and over again in the mouth, or the process of thinking carefully and repeatedly about something. In psychology, rumination is a pattern of negative thinking that can contribute to mental health problems.
Example
"The cow's rumination of the dry hay was a sign of its digestive issues."
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