Palladian
Palladian (pal*lā"di*an) , proper adjective
(Architecture) 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.
Palladian (pal*lā"di*an) , proper adjective
[From Pallas, Athena.]
1.
Of or pertaining to the Greek goddess Athena, also called Pallas.
2.
Pertaining to wisdom or knowledge; -- Athena being the goddess of wisdom.
Palladian (pal*lā"di*an) , proper noun
(Architecture) A follower of the architectural style of Andrea Palladio.