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croupe

/kruːp/

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noun

/kruːp/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее заднюю часть или круп животного, особенно лошади, соответствующее человеческим ягодицам.

A noun referring to the hindquarters or rump of an animal, particularly a horse, corresponding to the human buttocks.

  1. Rump of an animalC1formal

    The hindquarters or the part of an animal's back above the hind legs, especially of a horse or other quadruped.

    ruКруп

    • The rider gently patted the horse's croupe after the ride.
    • The dog's croupe was covered in thick fur.
    • The veterinarian examined the croupe for any signs of injury.

    Synonymscroupcrupperrump