cynosure

Meanings

• noun

  A point or object that attracts and holds one's attention, especially a source of fascination or inspiration.

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Pronunciation

1. /-sjʊə/
   
   
   
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2. /-ʃɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cynosure
allure , pallor , quorum , stupor , tour

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Variants

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cynosure , cynosures , cynosure of all eyes

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'kynosoura' meaning 'dog's tail' due to the constellation Ursa Minor's tail being used as a navigational aid.

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Trivia

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1. The North Star, Polaris, is the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor and has been used as a navigational aid for thousands of years.

2. The word 'Cynosure' is derived from the Greek word 'kynosoura', which means 'dog's tail'. In Greek mythology, the North Star was represented by the tail of the constellation Ursa Minor, which resembled a dog's tail.

3. The term 'Cynosure' has been used metaphorically to describe someone or something that attracts attention and admiration.

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Related Concepts

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1. Navigational aid: Cynosure refers to any object or point used as a navigational aid to help find a specific location or direction.

2. Constellation Ursa Minor: The constellation Ursa Minor, also known as the Little Bear, contains the North Star or Polaris, which has been used as a navigational aid for thousands of years.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, the North Star, Polaris, was considered the 'Cynosure' and was used as a navigational aid for mariners. In literature, 'Cynosure' is used metaphorically to describe someone or something that attracts attention and admiration.

How to Memorize "cynosure"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bright star that stands out from the rest, attracting all the attention towards it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'Cynosure' with the North Star, which is a well-known navigational aid.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cynosure is a star that's sure to cure your sailing woes' to help remember the definition.

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