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Hesperus.

The planet Venus when observed as an evening star.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/ˈhɛspəɹəs/
  1. The planet Venus when observed as an evening star.

Where this word comes from

From Latin Hesperus, from Ancient Greek ἕσπερος (hésperos, “pertaining to the evening, western”).

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