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Atlas

Pronunciation: /ˈatləs/
Greek Mythology
Definition of Atlas
  • one of the Titans, who was punished for his part in their revolt against Zeus by being made to support the heavens. He became identified with the Atlas Mountains.

Derivatives

Atlantean

adjective

Atlas in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of Atlas in the US English dictionary
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