cynosure

n. [ L. Cynosura theconstellation Cynosure, Gr. &unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_; dog's tail, the constellation Cynosure; &unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_;, &unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_;, dog + o'yra` tail. SeeCynic. ] 1. The constellation of the Lesser Bear (Ursa Minor), to which, as containing the polar star, the eyes of mariners and travelers were often directed. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. That which serves to direct. Southey. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Anything to which attention is strongly turned; a center of attraction. [ 1913 Webster ]

Where perhaps some beauty lies,
The cynosure of neighboring eyes. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]