Word: cynosural
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: cy
no
sur
al
Definition: Of or pertaining to a cynosure; something that provides guidance (as Polaris guides mariners)
Morphemes:
Affix: cynosure
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Ursa Minor or Polaris, the North Star, used as a guide by navigators.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κύων
Language: grc
Decoded: kuon
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a dog
Affix: οὐρά
Language: grc
Decoded: oura
Meaning: tail
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.