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ruminant

[ˈruːmɪnənt]

ruminant Definition

an even-toed ungulate mammal that chews the cud regurgitated from its rumen. Ruminants include cattle, sheep, goats, deer, and giraffes..

Using ruminant: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ruminant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Cows are ruminants.

  • Example

    Ruminants have a four-chambered stomach.

  • Example

    Sheep are domesticated ruminants.

ruminant Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ruminant

  • cud-chewing animal
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Summary: ruminant in Brief

'Ruminant' [ˈruːmɪnənt] refers to an even-toed ungulate mammal that chews the cud regurgitated from its rumen. This includes domesticated animals like cows and sheep, as well as wild animals like deer and giraffes. Ruminants have a four-chambered stomach, which allows them to digest tough plant material.