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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.


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.
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Noun1.Pallas - (Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfarePallas - (Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva
Greek mythology - the mythology of the ancient Greeks
2.Pallas - a large asteroid; the second asteroid to be discovered


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