croup

noun (1)

\ ˈkrüp

\

Definition of croup

(Entry 1 of 2)

: the rump of a quadruped

croup

noun (2)

Definition of croup (Entry 2 of 2)

: inflammation, edema, and subsequent obstruction of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi especially of infants and young children that is typically caused by a parainfluenza virus and is marked by episodes of difficult breathing and low-pitched cough resembling the bark of a seal

History and Etymology for croup

Noun (1)

Middle English croupe, from Old French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German kropf craw — more at crop

Noun (2)

English dialect croup to cry hoarsely, cough, probably of imitative origin

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The first known use of croup was in the 14th century

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croup

noun

\ ˈkrüp

\

Kids Definition of croup

: an illness that usually affects young children and causes a hoarse cough and difficult breathing

croup

noun

\ ˈkrüp

\

Medical Definition of croup

: inflammation, edema, and subsequent obstruction of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi especially of infants and young children that is typically caused by a parainfluenza virus and is marked by episodes of difficult breathing and low-pitched cough resembling the bark of a seal

Other Words from croup

croupous \ ˈkrü-pəs

\ adjective

croupy \ -pē

\ adjective croupier; croupiest

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