roup
1[ roop ]
/ rup /
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noun Veterinary Pathology.
any catarrhal inflammation of the eyes and nasal passages of poultry.
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Origin of roup
1First recorded in 1800–10; origin uncertain
Words nearby roup
roundup, round whitefish, round window, roundwood, roundworm, roup, roupy, Rourke, Rous, Rous-associated virus, rouse
Definition for roup (2 of 3)
roup2
[ roop ]
/ rup /
noun
hoarseness or huskiness.
Origin of roup
2First recorded in 1575–85; probably imitative
Definition for roup (3 of 3)
Origin of roup
31250–1300; Middle English roupen to cry, shout <Old Norse raupa to boast (or hrōpa to shout)
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British Dictionary definitions for roup (1 of 2)
roup1
/ (ruːp) /
noun
vet science any of various chronic respiratory diseases of birds, esp poultry
Derived forms of roup
roupy, adjectiveWord Origin for roup
C16: of unknown origin
British Dictionary definitions for roup (2 of 2)
roup2
/ (raʊp) Scot and Northern English dialect /
verb (tr)
to sell by auction
noun
an auction
Word Origin for roup
C16 (originally: to shout): of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic raupa to boast
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