Definition of DAYSTAR

daystar

Plural: daystars

Noun

  • The morning star; typically Venus or another bright planet.
  • a planet (usually Venus) seen just before sunrise in the eastern sky
  • The planet Venus as the morning star.
  • The Sun.

Examples

  • His perfect Scrabble play shone like a daystar, illuminating his victory.
  • I only go outdoors at night, away from the daystar's burning glare.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English daysterre, from Old English dæġsteorra, equivalent to day + star. Cognate with Scots daystern (“morningstar; daystar”).

Synonyms

Lucifer, morning star, Phosphorus, Eosphorus

Scrabble Score: 11

daystar: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
daystar: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
daystar: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

daystar: valid Words With Friends Word