- The hinder part or buttocks of certain quadrupeds,
especially of a horse; hence, the place behind the saddle. - An inflammatory affection of the larynx or trachea,
accompanied by a hoarse, ringing cough and stridulous, difficult
breathing; esp., such an affection when associated with the development
of a false membrane in the air passages (also called membranous croup).
See False croup, under False, and Diphtheria.
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