Dictionary Entry
ruminant
nounFind the meaning of the word ruminant, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
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An animal, like a cow or sheep, that chews its cud and has a specialized digestive system for breaking down tough plant food.
Example Sentence
Cows, sheep, and deer are all ruminant animals, recognized by their habit of chewing their cud.
Usage Note
Describes animals with a multi-chambered stomach that regurgitate and re-chew partially digested food (cud) to extract maximum nutrients from plant matter.