Pharos

geographical name

Phar·​os ˈfer-ˌäs How to pronounce Pharos (audio)
peninsula that was formerly an island in the city of Alexandria, northern Egypt

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“Pharos.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pharos. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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