Croup

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1. Noun

The hinder part or buttocks of certain quadrupeds, especially of a horse; hence, the place behind the saddle.

2. Noun

An inflammatory affection of the larynx or trachea, accompanied by a hoarse, ringing cough and stridulous, difficult breathing; esp., such an affection when associated with the development of a false membrane in the air passages (also called membranous croup). See False croup, under False, and Diphtheria.

3. Noun

a disease of infants and young children; harsh coughing and hoarseness and fever and difficult breathing
Vocabulary classified under Medicine and healthcare

4. Noun

the part of an animal that corresponds to the human buttocks
Vocabulary classified under Nature and environment
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