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Pharos

//ˈfɛəɹɒs// name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A small island off Alexandria where the Lighthouse of Alexandria was located.
  2. 2
    The Lighthouse of Alexandria, located on the island Pharos
Noun
  1. 1
    An ancient lighthouse or beacon to guide sailors. historical

    "He […] built a Pharos, or Light House."

  2. 2
    a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships wordnet
  3. 3
    That which stands out; a shining light. figuratively

    "The house was not very felicitously titled, said many: it was no academic pharos."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek Φάρος (Pháros).

Etymology 2

Derived from Ancient Greek Φάρος (Pháros) via Latin Pharos. Doublet of Hvar.

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