ruminants
Pronunciation: [ˈrumɪnənts]
Word
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.
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Cows are ruminants that help keep our grasslands healthy.
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Dogs are not ruminants; they digest food in a different way.
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Can you name some ruminants that live on farms?
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