cynosure
noun
something that strongly attracts attention by its brilliance, interest, etc..
cynosural
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a word derived from
cynosure.
Example Sentences
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"Had either, madam, of that cynosural triad been within call of my most humble importunities, your ears had been delectate with far nobler melody."
From Westward Ho!, or, the voyages and adventures of Sir Amyas Leigh, Knight, of Burrough, in the county of Devon, in the reign of her most glorious majesty Queen Elizabeth by Charles Kingsley
