Pallas

noun

Pal·​las ˈpa-ləs How to pronounce Pallas (audio)
: athena

Word History

Etymology

Latin Pallad-, Pallas, from Greek

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Pallas was in the 14th century

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“Pallas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pallas. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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