pharology
English
editEtymology
editFrom Latin Pharos or its source Ancient Greek Φάρος (Pháros) + -logy.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editpharology (uncountable)
- The study of lighthouses, or other forms of light-signalling.
- 2008 July 15, Patrick Barkham, The Guardian, G2, p. 10:
- Her previously unknown passion for pharology is shedding light on an obscure area of expertise (hobby sounds so belittling).