noun
rumen
ROO-mun
Rumen (noun) means the first compartment of the stomach of a cow or other ruminant. Example: “The rumen is the first part of a cow's stomach.”
noun
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The first compartment of the stomach of a cow or other ruminant.
"The rumen is the first part of a cow's stomach."
"The vet examined the rumen of the sick sheep."
"Food passes into the rumen before moving on to the other stomach chambers."
How to use rumen
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe first chamber of a cow's stomach.
When to use it
It is a technical word, used mainly in farming, veterinary and biology contexts.
Common pairings
the rumen of a cow
rumen contents
rumen fluid
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Etymology
Rumen was borrowed directly from the Latin word rūmen.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for rumen
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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.
What is the meaning of rumen?
"rumen" (noun) means the first compartment of the stomach of a cow or other ruminant.
