a unit of length used in ancient Rome, equivalent to about 1620 yards or 1481 metres
Roman mile in American English
noun
a unit of length used by the ancient Romans, equivalent to about 1620 yards (1480 m)
Word origin
[1770–80]This word is first recorded in the period 1770–80. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: jungle, lotto, parka, red flag, taboo