Word Meaning

croup definition and meaning

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

Crossword clues for croup

- Chest illness
- Child’s coughing condition
- Childhood throat ailment
- Children’s coughing disease
- Coughing ailment
- Earth's heady fragrance after rain
- Throat condition