Lucifer
- noun
- /ˈluːsɪfər/
- Archaic
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lucero
- Many cultures have named Lucifer as the celestial body we now know as Venus when it rises in the morning.
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In ancient texts, Lucifer is often referred to as the morning star, shining brightly before dawn.
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And Morning Star would fit, especially if you know what the meaning of "lucifer" and "heylel" are.
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The meaning of the Latin word "lucifer" has just been lost on us.
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The poet described Lucifer as the herald of a new day, representing hope and light in the early sky.
Synonyms
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The second planet from the Sun that shines brightly at dawn or dusk
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A bright planet, usually Venus, seen in the east just before sunrise
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An old name for the planet Venus when it appears in the eastern sky before sunrise
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A bright planet, often Venus, seen in the east just before sunrise
Surface Forms
Etymology
Lucifer comes from the Latin parts lux 'light' and ferre 'to bring', so it literally means 'light-bringer' and was used for the planet Venus when it shines just before sunrise.