morning star
/'mɔ:niɳ'stɑ:/
Definition
- Noun:
- A planet (usually Venus) seen in the eastern sky just before sunrise: The "morning star" is not a star but a bright planet, most commonly Venus, that is visible in the east shortly before the sun rises.
Usage and Examples
- Noun:
- We woke up early to see the morning star shining brightly over the horizon.
- In many cultures, the morning star is a symbol of hope and new beginnings.
Advanced Usage
- "The Morning Star" as a proper noun: When capitalized, it can be used as a poetic or symbolic name, often in literature, mythology, or as a title.
- Lucifer is sometimes referred to as 'the Morning Star' in classical texts.
Variants and Related Words
- Evening star: This is the same celestial body (Venus) when it is visible in the western sky just after sunset.
- After sunset, Venus becomes the evening star.
Synonyms
- Daystar (poetic/literary): A less common synonym for the morning star.
- Phosphorus (historical/astronomical): The ancient Greek name for the morning star aspect of the planet Venus.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- "Herald of the dawn": A poetic phrase that can describe the morning star, as it appears just before daybreak.
Noun
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a planet (usually Venus) seen just before sunrise in the eastern sky
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