prop. a. (Arch.) Of, pertaining to, or designating, a variety of the revived classic style of architecture, founded on the works of Andrea Palladio, an Italian architect of the 16th century; as, a Palladian window. [ 1913 Webster ]

prop. a. [ From Pallas, Athena. ] 1. Of or pertaining to the Greek goddess Athena, also called Pallas. [ PJC ]

2. Pertaining to wisdom or knowledge; -- Athena being the goddess of wisdom. [ PJC ]

prop. n. (Arch.) A follower of the architectural style of Andrea Palladio. [ PJC ]