Pallas

[ pal-uhs ]

noun
  1. Also called Pal·las A·the·na. Classical Mythology. Athena (def. 1).

  2. 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).

Origin of Pallas

1
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”

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How to use Pallas in a sentence

  • "It's evident that they saw the Pallas drift into the pack, and have come to investigate," Crain estimated.

    The Sargasso of Space | Edmond Hamilton
  • They braced their feet against its side and propelled themselves on through the void like swimmers under water, toward the Pallas.

    The Sargasso of Space | Edmond Hamilton
  • He and the others now floated as smoothly as though under water toward a wrecked liner at the Pallas' right.

    The Sargasso of Space | Edmond Hamilton
  • The whole crew of the Pallas is alive, and they say if they can find fuel in the wreck-pack their ship can get out of here.

    The Sargasso of Space | Edmond Hamilton
  • The Pallas drifted on into the dreaded area like some dumb ship laden with damned souls.

    The Sargasso of Space | Edmond Hamilton

British Dictionary definitions for Pallas

Pallas

/ (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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Scientific definitions for Pallas

Pallas

[ păləs ]


  1. 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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