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
More recently, the chart has shown benign technical action with a bullish morning star and harami pattern appearing in early March and mid-April.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
More recently, a bullish morning star pattern completed on March 9, preceded by a doji on March 6.
From Barron's ● May 12, 2026
A bullish morning star completed on Feb. 25, with a doji candle the day prior.
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
The night had passed completely The morning star shone in the sky.
From "Night" by Elie Wiesel
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