cronk
Definition of cronk
-s
: a hoarse croak (as of a raven) or honk (as of a wild goose)
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Origin and Etymology of cronk
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cronk
Definition of cronk
-ed/-ing/-s
: to make a croaking or honking noise the wild-goose wedge … cronks harsh — W. P. Johnston
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Origin and Etymology of cronk
Yiddish or German krank, from Middle High German kranc weak — more at crank
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