Pharian

1 of 2

adjective

Phar·​i·​an

ˈfa(a)rēən

1

: of or relating to the peninsula or ancient island of Pharos

2

archaic : egyptian

Pharian

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

archaic

: egyptian

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin pharius (from Greek pharios, from Pharos Egyptian island) + English -an

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