ruminant

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Definitions

n.

A hoofed mammal that chews cud, such as a cow, sheep, or deer.

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adj.

Relating to cud-chewing animals; given to deep reflection.

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๐Ÿงฉ Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ruminroot
+
antperforming, being in a state
=ruminant

Common Collocations

  • 1.domestic ruminantๅฎถๅ…ปๅๅˆๅŠจ็‰ฉ
  • 2.ruminant animalๅๅˆ็ฑปๅŠจ็‰ฉ
  • 3.[ruminant livestock]ๅๅˆ็‰ฒ็•œ
  • 4.ruminant digestionๅๅˆๆถˆๅŒ–

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Cows are ruminants that can digest tough plant material by chewing cud.

  • 2.

    Ruminants play a vital role in many agricultural economies around the world.

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