n.
Pronunciation: p ə - ' l ā -d ē - ə m
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, from Greek palladion, from Pallad-, Pallas
Date: 14th century
1 capitalized : a statue of Pallas whose preservation was believed to ensure the safety of Troy
2 plural pal · la · dia \ -d ē - ə \ : SAFEGUARD 2A