Cynosure

['sɪnəzjʊə;'saɪn-;-sjʊə] or ['sɪnəʃʊr]

Definition

(noun.) something that strongly attracts attention and admiration; 'if he was the cynosure of all eyes he didn't notice'.

(noun.) something that provides guidance (as Polaris guides mariners); 'let faith be your cynosure to walk by'.

Checker: Wade--From WordNet

Definition

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

(n.) That which serves to direct.

(n.) Anything to which attention is strongly turned; a center of attraction.

Checker: Max

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Lesser Bear, Ursa Minor.[2]. Point or centre of attraction.

Typed by Konrad

Definition

n. the dog's tail a constellation (Ursa minor) containing the north-star; hence anything that strongly attracts attention or admiration.

Typed by Enid