beacon, lighthouse, beacon light, pharos
(noun) a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
Source: WordNet® 3.1
pharos (plural pharoi)
(historical) An ancient lighthouse or beacon to guide sailors.
(figuratively) That which stands out; a shining light.
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Pharos
A small island off Alexandria where the Lighthouse of Alexandria was located.
The Lighthouse of Alexandria, located on the island Pharos
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Source: Wiktionary
Pha"ros, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr.
Definition: A lighthouse or beacon for the guidance of seamen. He . . . built a pharos, or lighthouse. Arbuthnot.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
3 April 2025
(noun) an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity; “how big is that part compared to the whole?”; “the team is a unit”
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
