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

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morning star

Even when their mirrors are not pointed at the observer, the light they scatter will make each one as bright as Venus -- which is known as the "morning star", Hainaut said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026

The handle portion of the pattern began with a bullish morning star completed on May 20, which also coincided with the stock reclaiming its 200-day simple moving average.

From Barron's ● May 27, 2026

Looking at the daily chart, the stock completed a bullish morning star Tuesday while also filling an upside gap from the Aug. 4, 2025, session.

From Barron's ● May 13, 2026

The breakout from the triangle came in mid-April, featuring a strong double-digit move on elevated volume that also completed a bullish morning star.

From Barron's ● May 6, 2026

The stars were leaving the sky; even the lingering morning star was dim.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton