adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having the crop (pouch-like part of the alimentary tract) clogged up, as by overfeeding.

   "Chickens cannot digest coarse or dry grass, and it is likely to cause them to become cropbound."

Example

More examples

"Chickens cannot digest coarse or dry grass, and it is likely to cause them to become cropbound."

Etymology

From crop + bound.

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