| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| ruminant | (noun) any of various cud-chewing hoofed mammals having a stomach divided into four (occasionally three) compartments | - |
| rumination | (noun) regurgitation of small amounts of food; seen in some infants after feeding | - |
| (noun) (of ruminants) chewing (the cud) | - | |
| (noun) a calm, lengthy, intent consideration | Synonyms: contemplation, musing, reflection, reflexion, thoughtfulness | |
| ruminator | (noun) a reflective thinker characterized by quiet contemplation | Synonyms: muller, muser, ponderer |