Jesus bug

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of water strider (“an insect of the family Gerridae”).
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see Jesus, bug.

Word forms

Jesus bug Jesus bugs

Etymology

In the case of the water strider, allusion to the miracle of Jesus Christ walking on water.

Synonyms

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