roup
1any catarrhal inflammation of the eyes and nasal passages of poultry.
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1Words Nearby roup
Other definitions for roup (2 of 3)
hoarseness or huskiness.
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2Other definitions for roup (3 of 3)
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How to use roup in a sentence
The more usual words in old English were outcry, outrope (still familiar in Scotland as roup, cf. German ruf) and port sale.
Prices of Books | Henry B. WheatleyThey were disposed of often by public roup in this county, or driven to the southern markets.
Cattle and Cattle-breeders | William M'CombieIn "sour weather," when colds may be expected to appear, use Pratts roup Remedy in the drinking water.
Pratt's Practical Pointers on the Care of Livestock and Poultry | Pratt Food Co.A sure preventive and cure for roup, colds, canker, catarrh and similar diseases.
Pratt's Practical Pointers on the Care of Livestock and Poultry | Pratt Food Co.Keeps show birds in condition and prevents colds, roup and liver trouble.
Pratt's Practical Pointers on the Care of Livestock and Poultry | Pratt Food Co.
British Dictionary definitions for roup (1 of 2)
/ (ruːp) /
vet science any of various chronic respiratory diseases of birds, esp poultry
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1Derived forms of roup
- roupy, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for roup (2 of 2)
/ (raʊp) Scot and Northern English dialect /
to sell by auction
an auction
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