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单词 mappemonde
释义

Definition of mappemonde in English:

mappemonde

noun mapˈməʊnd
  • A medieval map of the world.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • An eliptical-shaped mappemonde shows a bit of Asia (Anian and Mangi) projecting from the left edge of the ellipse.
    • Cresques' mappemonde shows the semicircular coastline of China and locates most of the cities immortalized by Polo and his successors.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French, from medieval Latin (see Mappa Mundi).

 
 
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