PHAROS


Meaning of PHAROS in English

ˈfāˌräs, ˈfa(a)r- noun

( -es )

Etymology: Greek, from Pharos, island in the bay of Alexandria, Egypt, famous for its lighthouse

1. : a lighthouse or beacon to guide seamen

2.

a. : a conspicuous light ; specifically : a ship's lantern

b. : candelabrum

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