hesperus

/ˈhɛs.ə.rəs/ or /ˈhɛs.pə.rəs/

Definitions

1. noun

the evening star; the star that appears in the west just before sunset

“The ancient Greeks worshipped the goddess of the evening star, often referred to as Hesperus.”

2. proper noun

in Greek mythology, the personification of the evening star

“Hesperus, the Greek god of the evening star, was often depicted as a handsome young man.”

Synonyms

  • Phosphorus
  • Venus
  • evening star

Antonyms

  • dawn
  • morning star