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Morning Star
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morningstar morning star
English
Etymology
In reference to Mary, mother of Jesus, cf. en Star of the Sea.
Proper noun
(the) Morning Star
en Q313 en morning star<id:Q313> Venus, as seen in the eastern sky around dawn.
en Evening Star<id:Q313>
en As we now know, the Evening Star is the Morning Star.
en 1979 Paul Williams; Kenneth Ascher The Rainbow Connection The Muppet Movie Henson Associates and ITC Entertainment 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.
en Q345 en Christianity en Mary<id:Q345>, mother of Jesus, especially in Catholic contexts.
en Q302 en Christianity uncommon en Jesus.
1978, Bible (New International Version), Revelation 22:16:
“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.”
en title of any of several newspapers The title of any of several newspapers.
See also
Eosphorus
en Biblical characters Catholicism