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ruminant

/ˈruːmɪnənt/ noun · British & US
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What does ruminant mean?

noun

An animal that chews its food with its teeth without grinding them, such as a cow or sheep. A person who thinks deeply about something, often in a repetitive or obsessive way.

Example

"The cow is a ruminant, it has a four-chambered stomach to digest its food."

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