Rumen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹu.mən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rumen is a noun meaning The first compartment of the stomach of a cow or other ruminants.
Meaning
The first compartment of the stomach of a cow or other ruminants.
Example Sentences
In the newborn ruminant the abomasum is about as large as the rumen and remains relatively large as long as only milk is consumed (Brugnone, 1809). As the young ruminant consumes forages, the reticulum, and particularly the rumen, develop rapidly.
Word Forms
- rumina
- rumens
Synonyms for rumen
Depending on context, synonyms include paunch, fack, fardingbag.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stomach, ingesta, belly, degradability, roman, paunch.
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