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croup1

Pronunciation: /kruːp/

Definition of croup

noun

[mass noun]
  • inflammation of the larynx and trachea in children, associated with infection and causing breathing difficulties.

Derivatives

croupy

adjective

Origin:

mid 18th century: from dialect croup 'to croak', of imitative origin

croup in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of croup in the US English dictionary