daystar

/ˈdeɪ.stɑr/
noun
  1. The sun, especially as a source of light and life.
    • The daystar rose over the desert, bringing intense heat.
    • Ancient peoples worshipped the daystar as a powerful god.
    • Without the daystar, life on Earth would not exist.
  2. A bright star visible in the morning sky, especially the planet Venus when it appears before sunrise.
    • She pointed to the daystar and explained that it was actually a planet, not a star.
    • Astronomers call Venus the morning star or daystar when it appears in the east.
    • The daystar shone brightly just before dawn, guiding the early travelers.
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