Pallas

/ˈpæləs/

Other forms: Pallases

Definitions of Pallas

1. noun

   (Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva
   synonyms: Athena, Athene, Pallas Athena, Pallas Athene

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   Greek deity

   a deity worshipped by the ancient Greeks
2. noun

   a large asteroid; the second asteroid to be discovered
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   asteroid

   any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter)