† pharolObs.rare. [ad.It.farolo, ‘the lanterne of a galley or ship; also a beacon’ (Florio), dim. of faro, pharo, Pharos1.] A ship's light (lantern or lamp). 1660Howell Parly of Beasts 10 His ears are the two chief scuttles, his eyes are the pharols, the stowage is his mouth.