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roup (ro̵̅o̅p)
noun
an infectious disease of poultry, characterized by mucous discharge from the eyes and nasal passages
Etymology: prob. akin to or < MFr roupie, snivel < ?
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roup Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- public: Primrose of Dalmeny at the public roup, 7th July 1694.
Modifies a noun
- member: G roup members participate in the annual sponsored âWalk in the Parkâ , either in an administrative capacity or walking.
Noun used with modifier
- g: They have to introduce the three people to the rest of the g roup.
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