rumen
1 synonym for rumen, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The first compartment of the stomach of a cow or other ruminant.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use rumen
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the rumen of a cow
rumen contents
rumen fluid
It is a technical word, used mainly in farming, veterinary and biology contexts.
Etymology
Rumen was borrowed directly from the Latin word rūmen.
Full origin of rumen →Frequently asked questions
What is the rumen?
The rumen is the first compartment of the stomach in a cow or another ruminant.
What is the plural of rumen?
The plural is either rumina or rumens.
Which animals have a rumen?
Cows and other ruminants have one.
