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Term: FERLINGUS
Definition: Ferlingus is another way of saying furlong, which is a unit of measurement used to measure distance. It's like a really long way to go, kind of like how a mile is a long way to go. So, if someone says "ferlingus," they just mean a furlong.
Definition: Ferlingus is another term for furlong, which is a unit of measurement used in horse racing and agriculture. It is equal to one-eighth of a mile or 220 yards.
Example: The race track is 1 mile long, which is equivalent to 8 furlongs or 16 ferlingus.
Explanation: This example shows how ferlingus is used as a synonym for furlong in the context of horse racing. It demonstrates how the distance of a race track can be measured in furlongs or ferlingus.