or St Croix, one of the Caribbee islands, situated about 60 miles south-east of Porto-Rico, and subject to Denmark. From being a perfect desert, it has begun to flourish exceedingly, being made a free port, and receiving great encouragement from government. W. Long. 64°. O. N Lat. 17°.30'.

CRYPTODES, among physicians, a kind of fever attended with a shivering cold, and inflammation of the internal parts of the body.