Index of English words, starting with "cr"

(1) - Croup (n.) An inflammatory affection of the larynx or trachea, accompanied by a hoarse, ringing cough and stridulous, difficult breathing; esp., such an affection when associated with the development of a false membrane in the air passages (also called membranous croup). See False croup, under False, and Diphtheria.
(2) - Croup (n.) The hinder part or buttocks of certain quadrupeds, especially of a horse; hence, the place behind the saddle.

(1) - Croupier (n.) One who, at a public dinner party, sits at the lower end of the table as assistant chairman.
(2) - Croupier (n.) One who presides at a gaming table and collects the stakes.

(1) - Croupy (a.) Of or pertaining to croup; resembling or indicating croup; as, a croupy cough.

(1) - Croustade (n.) Bread baked in a mold, and scooped out, to serve minces upon.

(1) - Crouton (n.) Bread cut in various forms, and fried lightly in butter or oil, to garnish hashes, etc.