rumen

(ro̵̅o̅mən)

noun pl. rumina

the first stomach of a ruminant

Origin: ModL < L, throat, gullet < IE *reusmen, rumination, throat > Sans rōmantha

See rumen in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. ru·mi·na (-mə-nə) or ru·mens
The first division of the stomach of a ruminant animal, in which most food collects immediately after being swallowed and from which it is later returned to the mouth as cud for thorough chewing. Also called paunch.

Origin:

Origin: Latin rūmen, throat

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Related Forms:

  • ruˈmi·nal adjective

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