Where does “farol” come from?

farol (Portuguese) comes from Latin pharus, from French phare, from Ancient Greek φάρος, from Ancient Greek φᾶρος — large piece of cloth, web; wide cloak or mantle...

farol (Portuguese): lighthouse; automobile light; traffic light

Definitions

lighthouse; automobile light; traffic light

Ancestry of “farol”, step by step

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Latin	pharus	lighthouse
2	French	phare	leading, signature, key, flagship; lighthouse;...
3	Ancient Greek	φάρος	pharynx; plough; ploughing
4	Ancient Greek	φᾶρος	large piece of cloth, web; wide cloak or mantle...

Words derived from “farol”

faroleiro
navio-farol
radiofarol

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