Croup is a noun referring to a condition characterized by a harsh, barking cough, often accompanied by hoarseness and noisy inspiration, especially in children. It can also denote a swelling of the larynx or upper airway that causes breathing difficulty. The term is used in medical contexts and in descriptions of respiratory illness. Pronunciation is crisp, with a single stressed syllable followed by a short vowel sound and an ending /-up/ or /-rup/ sound depending on context.
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