any even-toed, hoofed mammal of the suborder Ruminantia, being comprised of cloven-hoofed, cud-chewing quadrupeds, and including, besides domestic cattle, bison, buffalo, deer, antelopes, giraffes, camels, and chevrotains.

ruminating; chewing the cud.

contemplative; meditative

a ruminant scholar.

adjective

bovid , bovine , contemplative , meditative

noun

antelope , bison , bovine , buffalo , camel , cattle , cow , deer , giraffe , goat , llama , moose , oxen , sheep , steer , yak , zebra