farsang

/ˈfɑrˌsɑŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of length or a distance in the ancient Persian system, equivalent to about 6,000 meters.

“The nomadic tribe had to travel many farsang to reach their summer grazing grounds.”

2. noun

A traditional unit of measurement used in ancient times to measure distances in Hungary and some other Central European countries.

“The old carriage road stretched for several farsang across the rolling hills.”

Synonyms

  • league
  • mile

Antonyms

  • fraction
  • inch