croupe
(kruːp)
[a. F. croupe: see croup n.1]
1. = croup n.1 q.v.
‖ 2. = croupade.
| 1812 Byron Ch. Har. i. lxxvi, With well-timed croupe the nimble coursers veer. Note, The croupe is a particular leap taught in the manège. |
‖ 3. The rounded top of a mountain. [So in Fr.]
| 1808 J. Barlow Columb. i. 268 Hills form on hills and croupe o'er croupe extends. |