morning star

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.

morning star

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of morning star¹

First recorded in 1525–35