lecidea geographica

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lecidea geographica - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Map \Map\ (m[a^]p), n. [From F. mappe, in mappemonde map of the
     world, fr. L. mappa napkin, signal cloth; -- a Punic word.
     Cf. Apron, Napkin, Nappe.]
     1. A representation of the surface of the earth, or of some
        portion of it, showing the relative position of the parts
        represented; -- usually on a flat surface. Also, such a
        representation of the celestial sphere, or of some part of
        it.
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     Note: There are five principal kinds of projection used in
           making maps: the orthographic, the stereographic, the
           globuar, the conical, and the cylindrical, or
           Mercator's projection. See Projection.
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     2. Anything which represents graphically a succession of
        events, states, or acts; as, an historical map.
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              Thus is his cheek the map of days outworn. --Shak.
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     Map lichen (Bot.), a lichen (Lecidea geographica.)
        growing on stones in curious maplike figures. --Dr. Prior.
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