English Explanatory Dictionary

Jesus bird

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A jacana.

Word forms

Jesus bird Jesus birds

Etymology

So called because they appear to walk on water; walking on water was one of the miracles ascribed to Jesus Christ.

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