pharology

/fɑrˈɒlədʒi/ or /fɑrˈɒlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

the study of lighthouses or the use of lighthouses to determine geographical positions

“The sailor used pharology to navigate the ship safely through the treacherous waters.”

Synonyms

  • lighthouse navigation
  • nautical science

Antonyms

  • dark navigation
  • unoriented navigation