pharos

UK
/ˈfɛərɒs/
US
/ˈfɛroʊs/
pharosсуществительное
pharoses
множ.
UK
/ˈfɛərɒs/
US
/ˈfɛroʊs/
Переводы
The ancient city of Alexandria was famous for its great pharos.
Древний город Александрия был известен своим великим маяком.
Определения
A lighthouse or beacon to guide sailors.
The ancient pharos stood tall on the island, guiding ships safely to the harbor.
pharosимя собственное
Определения
The small island off the coast of Alexandria, Egypt, on which the famed Lighthouse of Alexandria (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) once stood; also used metonymically for the lighthouse itself.
Ships approaching the harbour could see Pharos rising out of the mist long before they reached Alexandria.