morning star

• Bezeichnung für den Planeten Venus, wenn er vor Sonnenaufgang am östlichen Himmel erscheint, häufig in Astronomie und Mythologie verwendet. Kann auch eine mittelalterliche Waffe bezeichnen, bestehend aus einer stachelbesetzten Kugel, die mit einer Kette am Griff befestigt ist.

A term referring to the planet Venus when it appears in the eastern sky before sunrise, often used in astronomy and mythology. It can also refer to a medieval weapon consisting of a spiked ball attached to a handle by a chain.

1. Celestial bodyB1formal

   A name for the planet Venus when it appears in the eastern sky before sunrise.

   Morgenstern

   • The morning star shone brightly just before dawn.
   • Venus is often called the morning star when visible at sunrise.
   • He pointed to the morning star in the early sky.

2. Medieval weaponC1formal

   A type of spiked club used as a weapon in medieval times.

   Morgenstern

   • The knight wielded a morning star in battle.
   • Museums display medieval morning stars as examples of weaponry.
   • The morning star was a fearsome weapon with its spiked head.