morning star

noun

: a bright planet (such as Venus) seen in the eastern sky before or at sunrise

Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of morning star was in 1535

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“Morning star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/morning%20star. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

morning star

noun
: a bright planet (as Venus) seen in the eastern sky before or at sunrise
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