Pallas

[ pal-uhs ]

/ ˈpæl əs /

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).

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

Palladio, Palladio, Andrea, palladium, palladous, pallanesthesia, Pallas, Pallas Athena, pallbearer, pallescent, pallesthesia, pallet

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Example sentences from the Web for Pallas

According to Pallas, it is becoming more difficult to find such craftsmen.
The Last "Real" Couture House|Liza Foreman|March 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Like these men and his father before him, Mr. Pallas learned the craft as a child.
The Last "Real" Couture House|Liza Foreman|March 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This is the third new collection for Pallas, and it is selling in the Bon Marche.
The Last "Real" Couture House|Liza Foreman|March 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“If something does not fit, the tailor knows how to change it,” Pallas says.
The Last "Real" Couture House|Liza Foreman|March 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Pallas and Vesta, not heard of for some time; supposed to have foundered.
Narrative And Miscellaneous Papers|Thomas De Quincey
The shadow rose and climbed up the Acropolis, on which the shield of Pallas still gleamed as the aegis of the city.
Historical Miniatures|August Strindberg
She tinks dis a dangerous country for you, Masser Moore, and Pallas tink so too.
Alice Wilde: The Raftman's Daughter|Metta V. Victor
Stultitia was truly born in the manner of her serious sister Pallas.
Erasmus and the Age of Reformation|Johan Huizinga
Pallas Athene grabbed the umpire by the throat, and he said firmly that no catch had been made.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, December 22, 1920|Various

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.

单词	pallas
释义	Pallas [ pal-uhs ] / ˈpæl əs / 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). 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 Palladio, Palladio, Andrea, palladium, palladous, pallanesthesia, Pallas, Pallas Athena, pallbearer, pallescent, pallesthesia, pallet Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Pallas According to Pallas, it is becoming more difficult to find such craftsmen. The Last "Real" Couture House\|Liza Foreman\|March 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Like these men and his father before him, Mr. Pallas learned the craft as a child. The Last "Real" Couture House\|Liza Foreman\|March 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST This is the third new collection for Pallas, and it is selling in the Bon Marche. The Last "Real" Couture House\|Liza Foreman\|March 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST “If something does not fit, the tailor knows how to change it,” Pallas says. The Last "Real" Couture House\|Liza Foreman\|March 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Pallas and Vesta, not heard of for some time; supposed to have foundered. Narrative And Miscellaneous Papers\|Thomas De Quincey The shadow rose and climbed up the Acropolis, on which the shield of Pallas still gleamed as the aegis of the city. Historical Miniatures\|August Strindberg She tinks dis a dangerous country for you, Masser Moore, and Pallas tink so too. Alice Wilde: The Raftman's Daughter\|Metta V. Victor Stultitia was truly born in the manner of her serious sister Pallas. Erasmus and the Age of Reformation\|Johan Huizinga Pallas Athene grabbed the umpire by the throat, and he said firmly that no catch had been made. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, December 22, 1920\|Various 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 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 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. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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