georama

noun

ge·​o·​rama

ˌjēəˈramə,

-rämə

plural -s

: a hollow globe whose inner surface contains a map of the world for examination by one standing inside

Word History

Etymology

French géorama, from gé- ge- + -orama (as in panorama)

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