vesper

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Noun vesper has 2 senses

evening star, Hesperus, Vesper - a planet (usually Venus) seen at sunset in the western sky
--₁ is a kind of planet
vesper - a late afternoon or evening worship service
--₂ is a kind of service, religious service, divine service
--₂ has particulars: placebo

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Vesper

Noun:

1. (Christianity) The evening prayer service in some Christian liturgies.

2. A church bell that is rung in the evening to signal the start of the vesper service.

3. (Entomology) A small, slender, mostly nocturnal insect of the order Neuroptera, known for its delicate wings and predatory behavior.

Sentence examples:

1. The vesper was a solemn and peaceful service held every evening before sunset.

2. The sound of the vesper bell echoed across the countryside, calling the faithful to prayer.

3. The vesper, with its intricate lace-like wings, darted through the night in search of prey.

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