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ruminants

Pronunciation: [ˈrumɪnənts]

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Learn how to use ruminants in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “biology”

(noun) Ruminants are a group of animals that eat grass and other plants, then bring the food back up to chew it again. They have a special stomach that helps them digest tough plants. Common ruminants include cows, sheep, and goats.

Example

Cows are ruminants that help keep our grasslands healthy.

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Dogs are not ruminants; they digest food in a different way.

Example

Can you name some ruminants that live on farms?

How to pronounce ruminants

Pronunciation: [ˈrumɪnənts]

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