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Cud - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Cud is partially digested food that ruminant animals, such as cows, regurgitate to chew again. This process helps break down tough plant fibers for better digestion.

cud

/kʌd/ /kʌd/

Definition:

Partially digested food regurgitated by ruminants for further chewing.

Synonyms:

bolus, quid, chew

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

(none applicable)

Common Collocations:

chew cud, ruminate cud, cow's cud

Derivatives:

cuddy, cudweed

Usage Tips:

Use "cud" to describe food chewed again by cows or similar animals; avoid in non-literal contexts unless metaphorical.

Common Phrases:

chew the cud, like a cow's cud

Etymology:

Old English "cudu," related to chewing; akin to German "Kutteln" (tripe).

Examples:

  • 1. The cow lay peacefully, chewing its cud in the field.
  • 2. He watched the goat regurgitate its cud before chewing again.
  • 3. Farmers observe cattle chewing their cud to ensure good digestion.
  • 4. The calf learned to chew its cud like its mother.
  • 5. Chewing the cud helps ruminants extract more nutrients from tough plants.

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