ruminate

C2
Pronunciation
/ˈɹumɪneɪt/
/ˈɹumɪneɪt/
Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To chew cud. (Said of ruminants.) Involves regurgitating partially digested food from the rumen.

Example Sentences
  • A camel will ruminate just as a cow will.
2 Definition

To meditate or reflect.

Example Sentences
  • I didn't answer right away because I needed to ruminate first.
3 Definition

To meditate or ponder over; to muse on.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Having a hard albumen penetrated by irregular channels filled with softer matter, as the nutmeg and the seeds of the North American papaw.

Example Sentences
  • a ruminate endosperm