ClimateAugust 17, 2026
ruminant
ROO-mih-nunt
Definition
An even-toed, hoofed mammal that chews the cud regurgitated from its rumen, such as cattle, sheep, and goats.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'ruminare,' meaning 'to chew the cud,' which traces back to the earlier root 'rumen,' referring to the animal's first stomach.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe cattle and similar livestock whose digestive process produces methane, which the seaweed supplement aims to reduce.
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