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noun
A type of medieval map of the world, representing only the top half of a spherical Earth.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Topics: cartography, geography, natural-sciences
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Synonyms: Beatine map, Beatus map
Antonyms: none provided
History
Short for Latin orbis terrarum, orb or circle of the lands.
