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(historical) An ancient lighthouse or beacon to guide sailors. / (figuratively) That which stands out; a shining light.

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pharos

Source Word

pharos

IPA(Pronunciation)

historical figuratively

(historical) An ancient lighthouse or beacon to guide sailors. / (figuratively) That which stands out; a shining light.

Japanese Meaning

古代の灯台または航海の指針となる灯火 / 比喩的に、際立つ存在や輝く光を放つもの

The sailors watched the distant pharos through the mist, grateful for its steady light.

船乗りたちは霧の中に見える遠くの古代の灯台を見つめ、その安定した光に感謝した。

Sense（1）

(historical) An ancient lighthouse or beacon to guide sailors.

He […] built a Pharos, or Light House.

Sense（2）

(figuratively) That which stands out; a shining light.

The house was not very felicitously titled, said many: it was no academic pharos.

pharoi

（ plural ）