Meaning of rumination in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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  1. Noun

    rumination

    Definitions

    1. a calm lengthy intent consideration

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  2. 2. (of ruminants) chewing (the cud)

    Examples

    • « ruminants have remarkable powers of rumination »

    Derived terms

  3. 3. regurgitation of small amounts of food

    Examples

    • « seen in some infants after feeding »

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