Hesperus

/'hespərəs/
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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • The evening star: A name for the planet Venus when it appears in the western sky after sunset.
Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • Ancient poets often wrote about Hesperus, the bringer of dusk.
    • Look to the west; that bright light is Hesperus.
Advanced Usage
  • Literary and poetic usage: "Hesperus" is primarily used in literary, poetic, or historical contexts to personify the evening star, contrasting with its morning appearance as "Phosphorus" or "Lucifer."
    • The ship set sail as Hesperus began to shine.
Variants and Related Words
  • Evening Star (noun phrase): A common term for Venus when visible after sunset.
    • The Evening Star was particularly bright tonight.
  • Vesper (noun): This word for "evening" is etymologically related to "Hesperus."
  • Phosphorus (proper noun): The name for Venus when it appears as the morning star.
Synonyms
  • Venus: The name of the planet itself.
  • Evening Star: The descriptive astronomical term.
Notes on Meaning
  • Astronomical identity: It is important to understand that Hesperus is not a different celestial body but a specific appearance of the planet Venus in its evening phase.
  • Historical context: In classical mythology, Hesperus was often personified as a male figure, the son of the dawn goddess Eos.
Noun
  1. a planet (usually Venus) seen at sunset in the western sky

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