Meanings
Origin
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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APA
Jesus bird. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Jesus%20bird
MLA
“Jesus bird.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Jesus%20bird. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Jesus bird,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Jesus%20bird.
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