daystar
/ˈdeɪstɑɹ/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: 1.83 in modern English
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
The Sun.
Example Sentences
- "Near-synonyms: Vesper, Hesperus, evening star, Venus"
- "Here dawn'd the daystar of Hesperia's fame, / Here herald glory first emblazed her name;"
- "And we have more sure the prophetic word; to which ye do well that ye take heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the daystar arise in your hearts;"
- "I only go outdoors at night, away from the daystar's burning glare."
Etymology
From Middle English daysterre, from Old English dæġsteorra, equivalent to day + star. Cognate with Scots daystern (“morningstar; daystar”).
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: daysterre, dæġsteorra
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈdeɪstɑɹ/
- British English: /ˈdeɪstɑː/