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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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