cynosure \ˈsī-nə-ˌshur
or ˈsi-nə-ˌshur\
noun: 1 a.
(capitalized) the northern constellation Ursa Minor, b. North Star, 2. one that serves to direct or guide,
3. a center of attraction or attention {turned an eyesore into a
cynosure — Catherine Reynolds}
Etymology: Middle French
cynosure Ursa Minor, guide, from Latin
cynosura Ursa Minor, from Greek
kynosoura, from
kynos oura, (literally) dog’s tail
“Dog’s tail.” Hmmm…
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