Definitions for Pharos

Pharos Pha·ros

Spelling: [fair-os]
IPA: /ˈfɛər ɒs/

Pharos is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 140 anagrams from letters in Pharos (ahoprs).

Definitions for Pharos

noun

  1. a small peninsula in N Egypt, near Alexandria: site of ancient lighthouse built by Ptolemy.
  2. the lighthouse on this peninsula. Compare Seven Wonders of the World.
  3. any lighthouse or beacon to direct sailors.

Examples for Pharos

Within the castle is the ancient Pharos, or watch-tower, a Roman work.

Did Christians build that Pharos there on the left horn—wonder of the world?

This "Pharos" was in height 450 feet, and could be seen at a distance of 100 miles.

In the first year of his reign, the famous watch-tower of Pharos was finished.

The one of real service was the Pharos, or lighthouse, at Alexandria, Egypt.

His feelings about Pharos, his partner, and his jugglings, need no description.

Pharos makes his passes and goes through the rest of his performance.

Had Pharos been veritably her idol, she would have kicked him into granting her prayer.

Something was wrong, Pharos confessed ruefully—what could it be?

Phare is from the island of Pharos where there was a famous lighthouse.

Word Value for Pharos
Scrable

11

Words with friends

11

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