cynosura

/ˌsɪnəˈsʊrə, ˈsɪnəsʊrə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of flowering plant; a genus of plants in the family Asphodelaceae, especially the agapanthus, and a star-shaped constellation in the Northern Hemisphere.

“The botanical enthusiast carefully studied the cynosura and noted its unique star-shaped flowers.”

Synonyms

  • agapanthus
  • starflower

Antonyms

  • bloomless
  • weed