noun
a planet (usually Venus) seen at sunset in the western sky
• Instance Hypernyms: ↑planet, ↑major planet
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noun
the evening star
: the planet Venus when it can be seen in the western sky at sunset or just after sunset — compare ↑morning star
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the planet Venus, when it is seen in the western sky after the sun has set
Useful english dictionary. 2012.