Meanings
nounpharology (uncountable)
- uncountableThe study of lighthouses or other forms of light-signalling.
Her previously unknown passion for pharology is shedding light on an obscure area of expertise (hobby sounds so belittling).
2008 July 15, Patrick Barkham, The Guardian, G2, p. 10
Origin
- Ancient GreekΦάρος
- LatinPharos
- Englishpharology
From Latin Pharos or its source Ancient Greek Φάρος (Pháros) + -logy.
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pharology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pharology
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