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Noun — An old unit of distance used in Hebrew and Persian texts, roughly the distance a person can walk in about an hour and a quarter — close to four kilometers.

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Etymology

From Hebrew פרסה (parsa), itself derived from the Persian parasang, an old measure of overland distance.

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What does “parsa” mean?

The word “parsa” means an old unit of distance used in Hebrew and Persian texts, roughly the distance a person can walk in about an hour and a quarter — close to four kilometers. In plain terms, a traditional distance measurement, similar in spirit to a mile, used mainly in older Jewish and Persian writings.

How do you use “parsa” in a sentence?

Here is “parsa” used in a sentence: “The ancient text described the journey as three parsa from the village.”

What part of speech is “parsa”?

“Parsa” is a noun.

Where does the word “parsa” come from?

The word “parsa” comes from Persian. From Hebrew פרסה (parsa), itself derived from the Persian parasang, an old measure of overland distance.

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