ru·men (r  m n)n. pl. ru·mi·na (-m -n) or ru·mens The first division of the stomach of a ruminant animal, in which most food collects immediately after being swallowed and from which it is later returned to the mouth as cud for thorough chewing. Also called paunch. [Latin r  men, throat.]ru mi·nal adj. |
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