Hesperus

noun

Hes·​per·​us ˈhe-sp(ə-)rəs How to pronounce Hesperus (audio)

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The agency issued a winter storm warning early Friday morning covering the northwest and southwest San Juan Mountains, including the cities of Telluride, Ouray, Lake City, Silverton, Rico and Hesperus. Max Levy, The Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2024 Spiritualism tours from August through October Adults, $20; 80 Hesperus Ave., Gloucester; 978-283-2080; www.hammondcastle.org. Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Aug. 2023 That’s on top of dozens of boots on the ground searching Hesperus Mountain on every side. Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 30 June 2023 Ian O’Brien, 28, was last heard from after summiting Hesperus Mountain, northeast of Durango, at about 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to Fox affiliate KDVR-TV. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 28 June 2023

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin, from Greek Hesperos

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Hesperus was in the 14th century

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“Hesperus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hesperus. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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