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Pallas
PRIMARY MEANINGS OF:
Pallas
1
n
(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva
2
n
a large asteroid; the second asteroid to be discovered
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: Pallas
1
n
(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
Example of:
Greek deity
a deity worshipped by the ancient Greeks
2
n
a large asteroid; the second asteroid to be discovered
Example of:
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)
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