φᾶρος

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See also: Φάρος and φάρος

Ancient Greek

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Etymology

Unknown. Related to Mycenaean Greek 𐀞𐀸𐀀 (pa-we-a). Perhaps from Pre-Greek, but compare Ancient Greek φάρσος (phársos) and Lithuanian bùrė (sail). Compare also φάρσος (phársos).

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Noun

φᾶρος (phârosn (genitive φᾱ́ρεος or φᾱ́ρους); third declension

  1. large piece of cloth, web
  2. wide cloak or mantle without sleeves
  3. bedspread

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