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Pharos

Pronunciation: /ˈfɛːrɒs/

Definition of Pharos
  • a lighthouse, often considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World, erected by Ptolemy II (308–246 bc) in circa 280 bc on the island of Pharos, off the coast of Alexandria.
  • (as noun a pharos) a lighthouse or beacon to guide sailors.

Pharos in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of Pharos in the US English dictionary