croup1
/
kruːp/
n.
inflammation of the larynx and trachea in children, associated with infection and causing breathing difficulties.
Derivative
Etymology
C18: from dial. croup ‘to croak’, of imitative origin.
croup2
/
kruːp/
n.
the rump or hindquarters of a horse.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. croupe, ult. of Gmc origin and rel. to crop.