croup : Idioms & Phrases

• (Med.), a spasmodic affection of the larynx attended with the symptoms of membranous croup, but unassociated with the deposit of a fibrinous membrane.

Webster 1913

Man"na croup`

Etymology

Manna + Russ. & Pol. krupa groats, grits.

Definitions

1. The portions of hard wheat kernels not ground into flour by the millstones: a kind of semolina prepared in Russia and used for puddings, soups, etc. -- called also manna groats.
2. The husked grains of manna grass.

Webster 1913

• (Med.), true croup. See Croup.

Webster 1913

• (Med.), an affection of childhood characterized by a stoppage of brathing developed suddenly and without fever, and produced by spasmodic contraction of the vocal cords. It is sometimes fatal. Called also laryngismus stridulus, and childcrowing.

Webster 1913