Definition of pharos Pharos
/fɛˈɹowˌz/ - [ferowz] - Pha•ros
We found 6 definitions of pharos from 6 different sources.
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What does pharos mean?
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| pharos - a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships | ||
| beacon, lighthouse, beacon light | ||
| tower a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building | ||
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Wiktionary 
- pharos (Noun)
An ancient lighthouse or beacon to guide sailors.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- pharos (n.)
A lighthouse or beacon for the guidance of seamen.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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pharos
fā′ros, n. a lighthouse or beacon, so named from the famous lighthouse on the island of Pharos in the Bay of Alexandria.—n. Pharol′ogy, the art or science of directing the course of ships by means of light-signals from the shore
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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pharos
A lighthouse; a watch-tower.
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🔤- pharos, noun, singular of pharoses.
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