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Definition of Pallas
1. Noun. (Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva.
Exact synonyms: Athena, Athene, Pallas Athena, Pallas Athene
Category relationships: Greek Mythology
Generic synonyms: Greek Deity
Category relationships: Greek Mythology
Generic synonyms: Greek Deity
2. Noun. A large asteroid; the second asteroid to be discovered.
Generic synonyms: Asteroid
Definition of Pallas
1. n. Pallas Athene, the Grecian goddess of wisdom, called also Athene, and identified, at a later period, with the Roman Minerva.
Medical Definition of Pallas
1. Pallas Athene, the Grecian goddess of wisdom, called also Athene, and identified, at a later period, with the Roman Minerva. Origin: L, fr. Gr. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)