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pharos

pha·ros

UK/ˈfɛəɹɒs/ US/ˈfɛˌroʊz/ uncommon

noun

1.

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

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Origin

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

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