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Wandering Jew

 
pronunciation:
wan d rIng ju
part of speech: noun
definition 1: in medieval folklore, a Jew condemned to roam the earth until the Second Coming, as a punishment for mocking or striking Jesus Christ before the crucifixion.
definition 2: (often l.c.) any of several trailing plants that have variegated leaves and bear red, white, or blue flowers.