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beacon in Arabic

فَنَار fanār

/ˈbiːkən/

beacon in Arabic: فَنَار (fanār), مَنَار (manār). In English, beacon means a signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.

Arabic words for beacon

signal fire
فَنَار fanār
signaling or guiding mark erected as guide to mariners
مَنَار manār

English meaning of beacon

  1. noun A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.
  2. noun A signal, buoy, post, or other conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners, particularly to warn vessels of danger.
  3. noun A high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers.
  4. noun That which gives notice of danger, hope, etc., or keeps people on the correct path; a source of inspiration.

Full definition of beacon

Questions about beacon in Arabic

What is the meaning of beacon in Arabic?
Beacon in Arabic is فَنَار (fanār), مَنَار (manār).
ما معنى كلمة beacon؟
Beacon: فَنَار (fanār), مَنَار (manār).
What does beacon mean in English?
Beacon means a signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.

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