# pharos

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈfɛəɹɒs/ · frequency rank #81,696

## Definitions
1. An ancient lighthouse or beacon to guide sailors.
2. That which stands out; a shining light.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek Φάρος (Pháros).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/pharos