HyperDic: vesper

English > 2 senses of the word Vesper / vesper:
NOUNobjectVesper, evening star, Hesperusa planet (usually Venus) seen at sunset in the western sky
actvespera late afternoon or evening worship service
Vesper / vesper > pronunciation
Soundsveh'sper
Rhymesasper ... zipper: 139 rhymes with per...
English > Vesper: 2 senses > noun 1, object
MeaningA planet (usually Venus) seen at sunset in the western sky.
Synonymsevening star, Hesperus
Instance ofplanet, major planet(astronomy) any of the nine large / large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
Spanishestrella de la tarde, estrella de Venus, lucero de la tarde, Venus
CatalanEstel del matí, Venus
English > vesper: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningA late afternoon or evening worship service.
Narrowerplacebo(Roman Catholic Church) vespers of the office for the dead
Broaderservice, religious service, divine serviceThe act of public worship following prescribed rules
Spanishvísperas
Catalanvespres

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