Definition: The croup is the area from the highest point of the hindquarters to top of the tail.
Pronunciation: k r oo p
Examples:
The horse had a very level croup.
Parts of the Horse- -The Croup
By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com Guide
# 4:The croup is seen here from the rear of the horse.
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