Wandering Jew

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Wan′dering Jew′,

a legendary character condemned to roam without rest because he struck Christ on the day of the Crucifixion.

Also, wan′dering Jew′, Wan•der•ing-jew Also called inch plant. any of various trailing or creeping plants, as Zebrina pendula or Tradescantia fluminensis, having green or variegated leaves: a popular houseplant.

1625–35

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Wandering Jew

(in medieval legend) a character condemned to roam the world eternally because he mocked Christ on the day of the Crucifixion

'Wandering Jew' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

inch plant

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