atlas
nounmasculine/ˈat.lɐʃ/medium
at·las
Definition
1. A bound collection of maps. 2. (Anatomy) The topmost vertebra of the neck, which supports the skull. 3. (Mythology) A Titan condemned to hold up the heavens.
We bought a new atlas for our road trip across the country.
The atlas vertebra allows for the nodding motion of the head.
Common collocations
world atlashistorical atlasanatomical atlasconsult an atlas
Etymology
Do latim 'Atlas', nome do titã da mitologia grega que sustentava o céu. Aplicado a coleções de mapas no século XVI por Mercator.