morning star

American

noun

a bright planet, especially Venus, seen in the east immediately before sunrise.
Also called holy water sprinkle, holy water sprinkler. a medieval shafted weapon having a head in the form of a spiked ball.

morning star British

noun

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

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Since then, it has formed two bullish morning star patterns in February and March.

From Barron's ● May 8, 2026

There have been higher lows within the pattern including bullish engulfing candles in May and November 2023, a hammer and bullish morning star last April and May and another hammer in April.

From Barron's ● May 4, 2026

In August 2024, a bullish morning star failed to boost the stock.

From Barron's ● May 1, 2026

Credit the name for completing a bullish morning star formation Tuesday, with a doji on Monday.

From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026

For one hour and a half, I was the glittering morning star I knew I could be.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely

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