Meaning of the word cud in English

What does cud mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cud

US /kʌd/
UK /kʌd/

Noun

partly digested food returned from the first stomach of ruminants to the mouth for further chewing

Example:
The cow slowly chewed its cud.
Ruminants spend a lot of time chewing their cud.
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