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parasang

noun

par·​a·​sang ˈper-ə-ˌsaŋ How to pronounce parasang (audio)
ˈpa-rə-
: any of various Persian units of distance
especially : an ancient unit of about four miles (six kilometers)

Word History

Etymology

Latin parasanga, from Greek parasangēs, of Iranian origin; akin to Persian farsung parasang

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of parasang was in 1594

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“Parasang.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parasang. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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