Where does “pharos” come from?

pharos (English) comes from Ancient Greek Φάρος — Pharos (a former island off Alexandria, Egypt).

pharos (English): An ancient lighthouse or beacon to guide sailors;...

Definitions

  1. An ancient lighthouse or beacon to guide sailors;...

Ancestry of “pharos”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient GreekΦάροςPharos (a former island off Alexandria, Egypt)
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