Synonyms & related words for furlong

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Words related to furlong

Explore words related to furlong — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include mile, miler, backstretch, racecourse, turfman, galloped, fillies, myriameter. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does furlong come from?

The word furlong breaks down into 2 roots of Old English origin: fur-, from Old English furh (“furrow”); and -long, from Old English lang (“long”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.