Our name
cy·no·sure
(sī’nə-shŏŏr’) n.
Cynosure Star Trails
- An object that serves as a focal point of attention and admiration.
- Something that serves to guide.
[French, Ursa Minor (which contains the guiding star Polaris originally known as Cynosure), from Latin cynosūra, from Greek kunosoura, dog’s tail, : kunos, genitive of kuōn, dog
The first definition I would think applies to the mouth.
The second definition I would hope applies to my lab.
The etymology…a reminder of our humble beginnings.
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