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Word: Ruminant
Speech Type: Noun
early 17th century: from Latin ruminant- ‘chewing over again’, from the verb ruminari, from rumen ‘throat’ (see rumen)
ˈruːmɪnənt
an even-toed ungulate mammal that chews the cud regurgitated from its rumen. The ruminants comprise the cattle, sheep, antelopes, deer, giraffes, and their relatives.
Short Definition:even-toed ungulate mammal that chews cud regurgitated from its rumen
a contemplative person; a person given to meditation
Short Definition:contemplative person
Examples:- he was destined to become a ruminant, a haunter of libraries
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