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Collins English-English Dictionary
- cynosure ['sɪnə"zjυə]
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n
a person or thing that attracts notice, esp because of its brilliance or beauty
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n
something that serves as a guide
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n
[Etymology]
C16: from Latin Cynos
u ra the constellation of Ursa Minor, from Greek Kunosoura, fromcyno- + oura tail
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1.
n
a person or thing that attracts notice, esp because of its brilliance or beauty
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