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Cosmography

noun
(pl. cosmographies)
1.
The science that maps the general features of the universe; describes both heaven and earth (but without encroaching on geography or astronomy).
2.
A representation of the earth or the heavens.





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"Cosmography" Quotes from Famous Books



... the evil of the times. I tell you what, if I had a son, I would hesitate a long while before giving him a literary education. I would have him learn chemistry, mathematics, fencing, cosmography, swimming, drawing, but not composition—no, not composition. Then, at least, he would be prevented from becoming a journalist. It is so easy, so tempting. They take pen and paper and write, it doesn't ...
— International Short Stories: French • Various


Words linked to "Cosmography" :   natural science, cosmographer, cosmographist, representation


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