HyperDic: pallas

English > 2 senses of the word Pallas:
NOUNperson Pallas, Athena, Athene, Pallas Athena, Pallas Athene(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom / wisdom / wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare
objectPallasa large asteroid
Pallas > pronunciation
Soundspae'lahs
Rhymesabacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...
English > Pallas: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaning(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom / wisdom / wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva.
SynonymsAthena, Athene, Pallas Athena, Pallas Athene
CategoryGreek mythologyThe mythology of the ancient Greeks
Instance ofGreek deityA deity worshipped by the ancient Greeks
SpanishAtenea, Palas Atenea
CatalanAtena, Atenea, Athena, Palas Atenea
English > Pallas: 2 senses > noun 2, object
MeaningA large asteroid; the second asteroid to be discovered.
Instance ofasteroidAny 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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