1. (

• contemplation ,
• reflection ,
• reflexion ,
• rumination ,
• musing ,
• thoughtfulness

) a calm, lengthy, intent consideration ;

2. (

• rumination ,

) (of ruminants) chewing (the cud); "ruminants have remarkable powers of rumination" ;

3. (

• rumination

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