[sahy-nuh-shoo
r, sin-uh-] 
| 1. | something that strongly attracts attention by its brilliance, interest, etc.: the cynosure of all eyes. |
| 2. | something serving for guidance or direction. |
| cy·no·sure (sī'nə-shŏŏr', sĭn'ə-) n.
[French, Ursa Minor (which contains the guiding star Polaris), from Latin cynosūra, from Greek kunosoura, dog's tail, Ursa Minor : kunos, genitive of kuōn, dog; see kwon- in Indo-European roots + ourā, tail; see ors- in Indo-European roots.] cy'no·sur'al adj. |
