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(ro͞op)n.
An infectious disease of poultry and pigeons characterized by inflammation of and mucous discharge from the mouth and eyes.
[Origin unknown.]
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(ruːp)n
(Veterinary Science) vet science any of various chronic respiratory diseases of birds, esp poultry
[C16: of unknown origin]
ˈroupy adj
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(raʊp)vb (tr)
(Commerce) to sell by auction
n
(Commerce) an auction
[C16 (originally: to shout): of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic raupa to boast]
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roup
(rup)n.
a protozoan disease of poultry characterized by weight loss and cheeselike secretions from the throat.
[1800–10]
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Past participle: rouped
Gerund: rouping
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