morning star

American  

noun

1. a bright planet, especially Venus, seen in the east immediately before sunrise.

2. Also called holy water sprinkle.  Also called holy water sprinkler.  a medieval shafted weapon having a head in the form of a spiked ball.

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morning star British  

noun

1. Also called: daystar.  a planet, usually Venus, seen just before sunrise during the time that the planet is west of the sun Compare evening star

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Etymology

Origin of morning star

First recorded in 1525–35