Definition of Rumen

1. Noun. The first compartment of the stomach of a ruminant; here food is collected and returned to the mouth as cud for chewing.

Exact synonyms: First Stomach
Group relationships: Ruminant
Generic synonyms: Breadbasket, Stomach, Tum, Tummy
Derivative terms: Ruminate

Definition of Rumen

1. n. The first stomach of ruminants; the paunch; the fardingbag. See Illust. below.

Definition of Rumen

1. Noun. The first stomach of ruminants ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Rumen

1. a part of the stomach of a ruminant [n -MINA or -MENS] : RUMINAL [adj]

Medical Definition of Rumen

1. The first four stomach compartments in ruminant animals (such as cattle and deer). (17 Dec 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rumen

rumbooze
rumbos
rumbowline
rumbud
rumbuds
rumbullion
rumbullions
rumbunctious
rumbunctiousness
rumbustious
rumbustiously
rumbustiousness
rumdum
rumdums
rume
rumen (current term)
rumenitis
rumenotomy
rumens
rumes
rumican
rumicin
rumina
ruminal
ruminant
ruminantia
ruminantly
ruminants
ruminate
ruminated

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