[ˈruːmɪnənt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- 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

- a contemplative person; a person given to meditation
(e.g: he was destined to become a ruminant, a haunter of libraries)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century: from Latin ruminant- ‘chewing over again’, from the verb ruminari, from rumen ‘throat’ (see rumen)

[ˈruːmɪnənt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- of or belonging to ruminants
(e.g: a ruminant animal)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century: from Latin ruminant- ‘chewing over again’, from the verb ruminari, from rumen ‘throat’ (see rumen)