map

English

/mæp/

noun
Definitions
  • A visual representation of an area, whether real or imaginary.
  • A graphical representation of the relationships between objects, components or themes.
  • (mathematics) A function.
  • (entomology) Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genera (especially, ) and , having map-like markings on the wings.
  • (UK) The face.
  • (board games) An imaginary or fictional area, often predefined and confined, where a game or a session thereof takes place.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English mappemounde derived from Old French mapamonde derived from Latin mappa mundī, mappa (napkin, cloth, a cloth, starting signal in a race, towel, map).

Origin

Latin

mappa

Gloss

napkin, cloth, a cloth, starting signal in a race, towel, map

Concept
Semantic Field

Clothing and grooming

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

布

Emoji

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