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ruminant

1. ru.mi.nant \'ru:-m*-n*nt\ n : a ruminant mammal 
2. ruminant aj 1a1: chewing the cud  1a2: characterized by chewing again 
   what has been swallowed  1b: of or relating to a suborder (Ruminantia) of 
   even-toed hoofed mammals  (as sheep, giraffes, deer, and camels) that chew 
   the cud and have a complex 3- or 4-chambered stomach 2: given to or engaged 
   in contemplation : MEDITATIVE  - ru.mi.nant.ly av