Croup ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Croup ( noun )

1. A respiratory disease that primarily affects infants and young children, characterized by a harsh barking cough and difficulty breathing.
2. The area of the back of the neck, especially of a horse.

Origin:

The word croup is derived from the old french word "crouppe" which means the back of the neck.

Examples:

1. The baby was diagnosed with croup and was taken to the hospital.
2. The harsh barking cough and difficulty breathing were symptoms of croup.
3. The horse's croup was wide and muscular.
4. The croup of the horse was examined by the vet.
5. The groom brushed the horse's croup to make it shine.

(As a verb)

Croup ( verb )

1. A respiratory disease that primarily affects infants and young children, characterized by a harsh barking cough and difficulty breathing.
2. The area of the back of the neck, especially of a horse.

Origin:

The word croup is derived from the old french word "crouppe" which means the back of the neck.

Examples:

1. The baby was diagnosed with croup and was taken to the hospital.
2. The harsh barking cough and difficulty breathing were symptoms of croup.
3. The horse's croup was wide and muscular.
4. The croup of the horse was examined by the vet.
5. The groom brushed the horse's croup to make it shine.