Question

What do you understand by chewing the cud?

Answer 1

Answer:

Ponder over, meditate, as in John tends to chew the cud before he answers, or Let me chew that over and let you know. ... The first term, first recorded in 1382, transfers the appearance of a patiently ruminating cow to a person deep in thought.

Answer 2

Explanation:

cud means:-

noun. partially digested food regurgitated from the first stomach of cattle and other ruminants to the mouth for a second chewing. chew the cud to reflect or think over something.

Chewing the cud' is the further chewing of the partly-digested food that is regurgitated or returned from the first compartment of the stomach in certain animals. It is also known as 'rumination'. Cattle is a typical example of ruminant animals. Other examples are goat, sheep, deer, camels, buffalo and giraffes.

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importance of Chewing the cud

Chewing cud produces saliva which is important for controlling rumen acidity. Too much acid hinders the growth and function of the rumen bacteria, especially those that digest fiber. Cows need to be comfortable and relaxed to chew their cud, and usually lie down to do it.

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