Morning Star en · PROPN
Etymology
In reference to Mary, mother of Jesus, cf. Star of the Sea.
Meanings
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(alt-of) Alternative letter-case form of morning star (“Venus, as seen in the eastern sky around dawn”).
alt of morning star
As we now know, the Evening Star is the Morning Star.
Near-synonym: Evening Star
Who said that every wish would be heard and answered / When wished on the morning star? / Somebody thought of that, and someone believed it / And look what it's done so far.
1979, Paul Williams, Kenneth Ascher, “The Rainbow Connection”, in The Muppet Movie, Henson Associates and ITC Entertainment:
- Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus, especially in Catholic contexts.
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(uncommon) Synonym of Jesus.
I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you a this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.
1978, Bible (New International Version), Revelation 22:16
- The title of any of several newspapers.
Synonyms
mother of Jesus · Jesus · Evening Star · Mary