Main Entry: cy·no·sure

Pronunciation: \ˈsī-nə-ˌshu̇r, ˈsi-\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle French & Latin; Middle French, Ursa Minor, guide, from Latin cynosura Ursa Minor, from Greek kynosoura, from kynos oura, literally, dog's tail

Date: 1565

1 capitalized : the northern constellation Ursa Minor; also : north star
2 : one that serves to direct or guide
3 : a center of attraction or attention <turned an eyesore into a cynosure — Catherine Reynolds>