Where does “water bear” come from?
water bear (English) comes from German Wasserbär — A tardigrade, water bear; A batardeau.
water bear (English): A member of the animal phylum Tardigrada
Definitions
- A member of the animal phylum Tardigrada
Ancestry of “water bear”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | German | Wasserbär | A tardigrade, water bear; A batardeau |