rumination (n.)

  1. a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

    [ Syn: contemplation , reflection , reflexion , musing , thoughtfulness ]

  2. (of ruminants) chewing (the cud); ruminants have remarkable powers of rumination'

  3. regurgitation of small amounts of food; seen in some infants after feeding

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