roup

(ro̵̅o̅p)

noun

an infectious disease of poultry, characterized by mucous discharge from the eyes and nasal passages

Origin: prob. akin to or < MFr roupie, snivel < ?

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See roup in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
An infectious disease of poultry and pigeons characterized by inflammation of and mucous discharge from the mouth and eyes.

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