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RUMINANT

(adj., noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Ruminant.

How to pronounce ruminant:

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Ruminant - as an adjective

Related to or characteristic of animals of the suborder ruminantia or any other animal that chews a cud

Example: "Ruminant mammals"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
nonruminant

Ruminant - as a noun

Any of various cud-chewing hoofed mammals having a stomach divided into four (occasionally three) compartments

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
artiodactylartiodactyl mammaleven-toed ungulate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"A cow is a common example of a ruminant."
"Deer are considered ruminants."
"Sheep and goats are classified as ruminants."
"A giraffe is a large herbivorous ruminant."
"Cattle are important ruminant animals for meat and dairy production."
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Word Game Points

Is RUMINANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ruminant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RUMINANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is RUMINANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ruminant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RUMINANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is RUMINANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ruminant is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RUMINANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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