curple en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkɜː(ɹ).pəl/
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Etymology
A corruption of the Scottish crupper.
Meanings
- The hindquarters or the rump of a horse
- A strap under the tail of a horse to stop the saddle from kicking forward
- (qualifier:transferred) The buttocks, the posterior.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| curples | Number=Plur | lexicographic |