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Pharos: Meaning and Definition of
Pha•ros
Pronunciation: (fâr'os), [key]
— n.
- a small peninsula in N Egypt, near Alexandria: site of ancient lighthouse built by Ptolemy.
- the lighthouse on this peninsula. Cf.
- any lighthouse or beacon to direct sailors.
See also:
- pharos (Thesaurus)
