Morning Star

See also: morningstar and morning star

English

Etymology

In reference to Mary, mother of Jesus, cf. Star of the Sea.

Proper noun

(the) Morning Star

  1. Alternative letter-case form of morning star (“Venus, as seen in the eastern sky around dawn”).
    As we now know, the Evening Star is the Morning Star.
    • 1979, Paul Williams and 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.
  2. (Christianity) Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus, especially in Catholic contexts.
  3. (Christianity, uncommon) Synonym of 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.”
  4. The name of several newspapers.

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