unruminant

/ˌʌnruːˈmɪnənt/

Definitions

1. adjective

not having a ruminating digestive system, typically referring to animals that do not chew their cud.

“Some scientists classified certain species as unruminant to emphasize their unique digestive processes.”

2. noun

an animal that does not have a ruminating digestive system.

“The researchers studied the behavior of various unruminants in the savannah.”

Synonyms

  • monogastric
  • simple-stomached

Antonyms

  • cud-chewing
  • ruminant