Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
parasang
noun
/ˈpærəsæŋ/
Definition
A unit of distance equal to about three to four miles.
Examples
- The caravan traveled several parasangs across the desert.
- In ancient Persia, a journey of one parasang was considered a short distance.
Meaning
Parasang is often used in historical contexts, particularly in relation to ancient Persian measurements of distance.
Synonyms
- mile
- leagues (in certain historical contexts)
