Advertisement
Advertisement
Hesperus
[ hes-per-uhs ]
noun
- an evening star, especially Venus.
Hesperus
/ ˈhɛspərəs /
noun
- an evening star, esp Venus
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of Hesperus1
Discover More
Example Sentences
Consequently, confidence is felt in treating Pipistrellus hesperus and Pipistrellus subflavus as two distinct species.
Clearly, a critical study is needed of adequate material of Pipistrellus hesperus of Mexico.
Juno prized these apples highly, and gave them to the Hesperides, the daughters of Hesperus.
Once, in Job, it is rendered "Hesperus," the evening star; and in the other two instances it is given as "Orion."
A year has passed since the ill-fated Hesperus was burned in mid-ocean with such terrible loss of human life.
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[pet-ri-kawr]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse