Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Croup.
Croup - as a noun
A disease of infants and young children; harsh coughing and hoarseness and fever and difficult breathing
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spasmodic laryngitisThe part of an animal that corresponds to the human buttocks
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
croupehindquartersHypernyms (Closely Related)
body partHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Croup - as a verb
(obsolete outside dialectal) to croak, make a hoarse noise.
Example Sentences
"My baby is suffering from croup and has a persistent cough."
"The child was admitted to the hospital with a severe case of croup."
"The doctor recommended using a humidifier to help alleviate the croup symptoms."
"Children with croup often experience a hoarse voice and stridor."
"The nurse administered a corticosteroid to relieve the child's croup."
Word Game Points
Is CROUP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, croup is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CROUP has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is CROUP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, croup is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCROUP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is CROUP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, croup is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCROUP has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
