# merycism

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. rumination syndrome

## Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek μηρυκάζω (mērukázō, “to chew the cud”) + -ism.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/merycism