noun
vesper
Vesper (noun) means the bell that summons worshippers to vespers; the vesper-bell.
noun
1
The bell that summons worshippers to vespers; the vesper-bell.
2
The evening.
3
A vesper martini.
4
A vesper bat.
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Etymology
From Old French vespre, from Latin vesper (“evening star”). The martini name was coined by English novelist Ian Fleming in 1953 in his novel Casino Royale, where fictional secret agent James Bond concocts the recipe and names it after the character Vesper Lynd.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of vesper?
"vesper" (noun) means the bell that summons worshippers to vespers; the vesper-bell.
What are the different meanings of vesper?
"vesper" has 3 main meanings: 1. The bell that summons worshippers to vespers; the vesper-bell; 2. The evening; 3. A vesper martini.