Belisha beacon

== English == === Etymology === Named after Leslie Hore-Belisha, the Minister of Transport who introduced them in 1934. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /bəˈliːʃə ˈbiːkən/ === Noun === Belisha beacon (plural Belisha beacons) (British, Ireland) A tall black and white pole topped by a flashing orange globe, placed on either side of the road at zebra crossings; mostly now replaced by more sophisticated arrangements. ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === Belisha beacon on Wikipedia.Wikipedia