croat/ˈkɹəʊ.æt/EtymologyFrom Medieval Latin Croata, from Proto-Slavic *xъrvatъ (“Croat”), the Croatian autonym. It, in turn, is probably of non-Slavic origin: probably from an Iranian or Germanic language. Doublet of cravat.croat means croatian. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 79 out of 100.adjCroatian.nounA native or inhabitant of Croatia; a person of Croatian ethnicity.An irregular soldier, generally from Croatia.The Croatian lect.“It almost made him laugh. What could he possibly do in Ohio? Did Cleveland have a pressing need for secret policemen who spoke Croat?”