释义 |
ru·mi·nant I. \ˈrümənənt\ noun (-s) Etymology: Latin ruminant-, ruminans, present participle of ruminare, ruminari to chew the cud : a ruminant mammal II. adjective Etymology: Latin ruminant-, ruminans, present participle of ruminare, ruminari 1. a. : chewing the cud : characterized by chewing again what has been swallowed b. : of or relating to the Ruminantia 2. : given to or engaged in contemplation : meditative • ru·mi·nant·ly adverb |