morning star
Americannoun
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a bright planet, especially Venus, seen in the east immediately before sunrise.
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Also called holy water sprinkle. Also called holy water sprinkler. a medieval shafted weapon having a head in the form of a spiked ball.
noun
Etymology
Origin of morning star
First recorded in 1525–35
Example Sentences
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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
Since then, it has formed two bullish morning star patterns in February and March.
From Barron's ● May 8, 2026
Credit the name for completing a bullish morning star formation Tuesday, with a doji on Monday.
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
A bullish morning star completed on Feb. 25, with a doji candle the day prior.
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
"You are in the north wing of the palace. The Belle apartments face the morning star, the eye of the Goddess of Beauty," Ivy says.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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