Saint Croix
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English
Etymology
The name of the island is derived from French croix (“cross”), the actual French spelling is Sainte-Croix. Named after the Holy Cross. Doublet of Santa Cruz.
The parish is named after the St. Croix River.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
- An island and district of the United States Virgin Islands.
- Synonym: Twin City (nickname)
- A civil parish of Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada.
Derived terms
- Crucian
- St. Croix Basin
- Saint Croix ground lizard
- Saint Croix racer
- Saint Croix's anole
- Saint Croix's sphaero
- St. Croix sheep
Translations
island of the Virgin Islands
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