Pallas
[ pal-uhs ]
/ ˈpæl əs /
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noun
Also called Pal·las A·the·na. Classical Mythology. Athena (def. 1).
Astronomy. the third largest asteroid in our solar system, discovered in 1802 and located in the asteroid belt. See also Ceres (def. 2), Hygieia (def. 2), Vesta (def. 2).
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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”
Words nearby Pallas
palladinize, Palladio, Palladio, Andrea, palladium, palladous, Pallas, Pallas Athena, pallbearer, pallescent, pallet, palleted
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British Dictionary definitions for Pallas
Pallas
/ (ˈpæləs) /
noun
astronomy the second largest asteroid (diameter 520 km), revolving around the sun in a period of 4.62 years
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Scientific definitions for Pallas
Pallas
[ păl′əs ]
The second largest asteroid, measuring about 570 km (353 mi) at its greatest diameter, and the second to be discovered, in 1802. See more at asteroid.
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