CYNOSURE


Meaning of CYNOSURE in English

— 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 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .