1. plural of roup, a respiratory disease affecting poultry, especially chickens
Usage: veterinary

Examples

• The farmer noticed symptoms of roups in several chickens in the coop.
• Roups can spread quickly through a flock if not treated promptly.
• The veterinarian diagnosed roups based on the birds’ breathing difficulties.
• Prevention of roups requires maintaining clean, well-ventilated housing for poultry.
• Several cases of roups were reported at the poultry farm this winter.