atlas

1. (masculine, no-diminutive) atlas (bound or digital collection of maps)
2. (masculine, no-diminutive) atlas (top vertebra)

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɑt.lɑs/

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin: Atlas

In summary

Apparently coined in Latin in this sense by Gerardus Mercator from the name of the mythological giant Atlas. Borrowed from Latin Atlas, from Ancient Greek Ἄτλας (Átlas).

Concepts

atlas

satin

Atlas

Atlas Mountains

telamon

Synonyms

kaartenboek

satijn

Atlas

atlaszijde