CYNOSURE


Meaning of CYNOSURE in English

n. 1 a centre of attraction or admiration. 2 a guiding star.

[ F cynosure or L cynosura f. Gk kunosoura dog's tail, Ursa Minor f. kuon kunos dog + oura tail ]

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