rumination
/rumɪnˈeɪʃʌn/
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Definitions
Noun
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
Noun
(of ruminants) chewing (the cud); "ruminants have remarkable powers of rumination"
Noun
regurgitation of small amounts of food; seen in some infants after feeding
More General Terms
chew
chewing
consideration
disgorgement
emesis
manduction
mastication
puking
regurgitation
vomit
vomiting
More Specific Terms
cogitation
introspection
meditation
retrospect
self-contemplation
self-examination
speculation
study