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morningstar

/ˈmɔːrnɪŋˌstɑːr/ /ˈmɔːrnɪŋstɑːr/

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noun

The planet Venus as observed in the eastern sky around dawn.

Examples :

"The evening star is the morning star. (Hesperus is Phosphorus.)"

astronomy space

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noun

Lucifer, Satan, the devil.

Examples :

"The priest warned the congregation against the temptations of the morningstar, which seeks to lead people astray. "

religion mythology theology character supernatural being soul figure person

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noun

(less commonly) The planet Mercury as observed in the eastern sky around dawn.

Examples :

"Before heading to school, my grandfather pointed to the bright light low in the eastern sky and said, "That's the morningstar, you know, some people call it Mercury." "

astronomy space

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noun

A weapon consisting of a heavy ball set with spikes attached rigidly to a staff, in contrast to a flail.

Examples :

"The museum display showed a collection of medieval weapons, including a fearsome morningstar next to a flexible flail, highlighting the difference between the rigid spikes and the swinging chain. "

weapon military war item