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Word: Croup
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 18th century: from dialect croup ‘to croak’, of imitative origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kruːp
Dialects: British English
Definition:
inflammation of the larynx and trachea in children, associated with infection and causing breathing difficulties.
Short Definition:inflammation of larynx and trachea in children
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