[krooz; Sp. krooth] 
| 1. | San Juan de la [sahn hwahn de lah] . John of the Cross, Saint. |
| 2. | Juana I⋅nés de la [ee-nes de lah] , 1651–95, Mexican nun, scholar, and poet. |
| Cruz (krōōs) Mexican nun and poet noted for her love lyrics, courtly tributes, satires, and plays as well as theological writings on the role of women in the Roman Catholic church. |