pharos
pharos · pharoses · pharoi
An ancient lighthouse or beacon to guide sailorsAn ancient lighthouse or beacon to guide sailors.
/ˈfɛəɹɒs/
» The lighthouse on the island of Pharos was exceeded in height only by the Pyramids of Giza further inland.
Übertroffen an Höhe wurde der Leuchtturm der Insel Pharos nur weiter landeinwärts von den Pyramiden von Gizeh.
Meaning
2 senses(historical)An ancient lighthouse or beacon to guide sailors.
(figuratively)That which stands out; a shining light.
More definitions
- a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
Examples
1 sentencesThe lighthouse on the island of Pharos was exceeded in height only by the Pyramids of Giza further inland.
deÜbertroffen an Höhe wurde der Leuchtturm der Insel Pharos nur weiter landeinwärts von den Pyramiden von Gizeh.
Origin
From Ancient Greek Φάρος (Pháros).From Ancient Greek Φάρος (Pháros).
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Forms
plural: pharoses / pharoiSynonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships:beaconlighthousebeacon light
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular