transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsī-nə-ˌshu̇r, ˈsi- ]
noun
Etymology: Middle French & Latin; Middle French, Ursa Minor, guide, from Latin cynosura Ursa Minor, from Greek kynosoura, from kynos oura, literally, dog's tail
Date: 1565
1. capitalized : the northern constellation Ursa Minor ; also : 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