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Pallas

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Pal·las  (pls)
n.
1. One of the largest asteroids, the second to be discovered.
2. Greek Mythology Athena.
[After Pallas (Athena).]
Pallas [ˈpæləs]
n
(Astronomy & Space / Celestial Objects) Astronomy the second largest asteroid (diameter 520 km), revolving around the sun in a period of 4.62 years
Pallas  (pls)
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.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.PallasPallas - (Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva
Athena, Athene, Pallas Athena, Pallas Athene
Greek mythology - the mythology of the ancient Greeks
2.Pallas - a large asteroid; the second asteroid to be discovered


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Open here I flung the shutter, when, with many a flirt and flutter, In there stepped a stately raven of the saintly days of yore; Not the least obeisance made he; not an instant stopped or stayed he; But, with mien of lord or lady, perched above my chamber door -- Perched upon a bust of Pallas just above my chamber door -- Perched, and sat, and nothing more.
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Not the least obeisance made he; not a minute stopped or stayed he, But, with mien of lord or lady, perched above my chamber door-- Perched upon a bust of Pallas just above my chamber door-- Perched, and sat, and nothing more.
The Raven by Poe, Edgar Allan View in context
"Since I cannot sleep," she said, "on account of your song which, believe me, is sweet as the lyre of Apollo, I shall indulge myself in drinking some nectar which Pallas lately gave me.
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