The stomach of a ruminant is composed of four distinct parts: the omasum (6 letters), TRIPE (5 letters), RUMEN (5 letters), and MAW (3 letters). The omasum is the third chamber of the stomach and is responsible for absorbing water and minerals. The TRIPE is the second chamber of the stomach and is responsible for breaking down plant material. The RUMEN is the largest chamber of the stomach and is responsible for fermentation of plant material. The MAW is the first chamber of the stomach and is responsible for storing food before it enters the other chambers.