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scroop

[skroop]
–verb (used without object)
1. to emit a harsh, grating sound: The gate scrooped as he swung it shut.
–noun
2. a scrooping sound.
3. ability to make a rustling sound added to silk or rayon fabrics during finishing by treating them with certain acids.

Origin:
1780–90; b. scrape and whoop
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Main Entry:  scroop
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  the crisp rustle of silk or a similar fabric
Etymology:  echoic word
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