Definition of RUMEN

rumen

Meanings

Plural: rumens, rumina

Noun

  • the first compartment of the stomach of a ruminant; here food is collected and returned to the mouth as cud for chewing
  • The first compartment of the stomach of a cow or other ruminants.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin rūmen.

Synonyms

fack, fardingbag, first stomach, paunch

Scrabble Score: 7

rumen is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
rumen is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
rumen is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

rumen is a valid Words With Friends word