PHAROS

beacon, lighthouse, beacon light, pharos

(noun) a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

pharos (plural pharoi)

(historical) An ancient lighthouse or beacon to guide sailors.

(figuratively) That which stands out; a shining light.

Anagrams

• phasor

Etymology

Proper noun

Pharos

A small island off Alexandria where the Lighthouse of Alexandria was located.

The Lighthouse of Alexandria, located on the island Pharos

Anagrams

• phasor

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



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