parasang

[ par-uh-sang ]

noun

1. an ancient Persian unit of distance, equal to about 3.5 miles (5.6 km).

parasang

/ ˈpærəˌsæŋ /

noun

1. a Persian unit of distance equal to about 5.5 km or 3.4 miles

Word History and Origins

Origin of parasang¹

C16: via Latin and Greek from a Persian word related to modern Persian farsang

Example Sentences

A parasang varies in length; in some parts of Persia it measures thirty, in others fifty furlongs.

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The trench was carried inland through the plain, twelve parasang's distance, to the wall of Media .

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According to current understanding of "parasang," the former is more nearly correct.

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September 8, I roused the people, and had a delightful ride of one parasang to Shurour, distant four parasangs from Khok.

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The measure of the hour was the parasang (3/4 of a geographical mile), and the thirtieth part of the parasang was the stadium.

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