Definition of Cynosure

1. Noun. Something that provides guidance (as Polaris guides mariners). "Let faith be your cynosure to walk by"


2. Noun. Something that strongly attracts attention and admiration. "If he was the cynosure of all eyes he didn't notice"

Definition of Cynosure

1. n. The constellation of the Lesser Bear, to which, as containing the polar star, the eyes of mariners and travelers were often directed.

Definition of Cynosure

1. a center of attraction [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cynosure

Cynoglossum amabile
Cynoglossum officinale
Cynoglossum virginaticum
Cynomys
Cynomys gunnisoni
Cynomys ludovicianus
cynophobia
cynophobia
Cynopterus
Cynopterus sphinx
Cynoscephalae
Cynoscion
Cynoscion nebulosus
Cynoscion regalis
cynosural
cynosure (current term)
cynosures
Cynthia
cynthia moth
Cynwulf
Cyon
Cyon's nerve
Cyperaceae
Cyperus
Cyperus alternifolius
Cyperus esculentus
Cyperus longus
Cyperus papyrus
Cyperus rotundus
cypher

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