Phosphorus
See also: phosphorus
English
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Latinised Greek Phosphorus, from Ancient Greek Φωσφόρος (Phōsphóros, “the bearer of light”), from φῶς (phôs, “light”) + φέρω (phérō, “I bear, carry”).
Pronunciation
[edit]- (Received Pronunciation) enPR: fŏs'fərəs, IPA(key): /ˈfɒsfərəs/
- (US) enPR: fäs'fərəs, IPA(key): /ˈfɑsfɚəs/
- Homophones: phosphorous, phosphorus
Proper noun
[edit]Phosphorus
- A name sometimes used for Hesperus, the personification in Greek mythology of the planet Venus.
- Synonym: Hesperus
- An Ancient Greek name for the morning star (the planet Venus when it is visible in the eastern sky before sunrise).
- Synonyms: morning star, Eosphorus, Lucifer
- Antonyms: evening star, Hesperus
Derived terms
[edit]Translations
[edit]an ancient Greek name for the morning star
Further reading
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Phosphorus (morning star) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia - Hesperus on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
