Hesperus

See also: hesperus

English

Etymology

From Latin hesperus, from Ancient Greek ἕσπερος (hésperos), originally an adjective ‘western’.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈhɛspəɹəs/

Proper noun

Hesperus

1. The planet Venus when observed as an evening star.

Synonyms

• Vesper, Venus

Antonyms

• Phosphorus

Derived terms

• Hesperian