— cynosural , adj.
/suy"neuh shoor', sin"euh-/ , n.
1. something that strongly attracts attention by its brilliance, interest, etc.: the cynosure of all eyes.
2. something serving for guidance or direction.
[ 1590-1600; Cynosura Kynósoura the constellation Ursa Minor, equiv. to kynós dog's (gen. of kýon ) + ourá tail ]