Cruzan

noun

Cru·​zan krü-ˈzan How to pronounce Cruzan (audio)
: a native or inhabitant of St. Croix
Cruzan adjective

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish *cruzano, from Santa Cruz St. Croix

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Cruzan was in 1958

Dictionary Entries Near Cruzan

Cite this Entry

“Cruzan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cruzan. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

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