croup
/kruːp/
noun
- A respiratory condition in children, marked by a harsh, barking cough and difficulty breathing, often caused by a viral infection.
- The toddler was diagnosed with croup after developing a loud, barking cough in the middle of the night.
- Doctors often recommend cool mist or steam to help ease the symptoms of croup.
- Croup can be frightening for parents, but most cases are mild and resolve on their own.
- The rump or hindquarters of a horse or other quadruped, especially the part above the hind legs.
- The rider gently patted the horse's croup after a successful jump.
- The farrier checked the alignment of the animal's croup before fitting the saddle.
- A well-muscled croup is important for a horse's speed and power.
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