par·a·sang (p r  -sng )n. An ancient Persian unit of distance, usually estimated at 3.5 miles (5.6 kilometers). [Latin parasanga, from Greek parasang  s, of Iranian origin.] |
parasang [ˈpærəˌsæŋ]
n
(Mathematics & Measurements / Units) a Persian unit of distance equal to about 5.5 km or 3.4 miles
[via Latin and Greek from a Persian word related to modern Persian farsang]
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