morning star

• Termo que designa o planeta Vênus quando aparece no céu a leste antes do nascer do sol, usado com frequência na astronomia e na mitologia. Também pode se referir a uma arma medieval formada por uma esfera cravejada de espinhos presa por uma corrente a um cabo.

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.

   Estrela da manhã

   • 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.

   Estrela da manhã

   • 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.