Pallas

American  

[pal-uhs] / ˈpæl əs /

noun

1. Also called Pallas Athena.  Classical Mythology. Athena.

2. Astronomy. the third largest asteroid in our solar system, discovered in 1802 and located in the asteroid belt.

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Pallas British  

/ ˈpæləs /

noun

1. astronomy the second largest asteroid (diameter 520 km), revolving around the sun in a period of 4.62 years

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Pallas Scientific  

/ păl′əs /

1. The second largest asteroid, measuring about 570 km (353 mi) at its greatest diameter, and the second to be discovered, in 1802.

2. See more at asteroid

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Etymology

Origin of Pallas

First recorded in 1570–80; from Greek Pallás, epithet of the goddess Athena, possibly derived from pállein “to balance (a spear before throwing)” or akin to pallakís “concubine”

Example Sentences

Josh Naftalis, a partner at law firm Pallas Partners and a former prosecutor in the Manhattan U.S. attorney’s office, said to expect the industry to face more litigation and scrutiny from regulators.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Pallas Citroen, managing direction of The Bomb Factory, said Rush's exhibition, which will run from March 13-29, is part of the charity's programme focusing on collective production and material reuse this year.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Then Pallas cried and the outing spiraled into a mess.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2025

Pallas pledged to help the lawyers improve their ability to talk to the men.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 30, 2023

At this, Pallas Athena touched off in the suitors a fit of laughter, uncontrollable.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer