pharology

English

Etymology

From Latin Pharos or its source Ancient Greek Φάρος (Pháros) +‎ -logy.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /fɛːˈɹɒlədʒi/

Noun

pharology (uncountable)

1. 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).