cy·no·sure (sī′nə-sho͝or′, sĭn′ə-) n.
an intense attraction to something for the brilliance, profound philosophical and physical beauty and interest it possesses; due to this overwhelming appeal, this particular object or person calls an immense amount of attention and allurement,
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something serving for guidance or direction.

[1590-1600; < Latin Cynosūra < Greek Kynósoura the constellation Ursa Minor, equivalent to kynós dog's (genitive of kýōn) + ourá tail]

I made this while writing a little drabble about Hannibal and Will in their shared memory palace: http://archiveofourown.org/works/4466873

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