ATHENE

• (noun) a genus of Strigidae

  synonyms : genus athene

• (noun) (Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva

  synonyms : athena , pallas , pallas athena , pallas athene

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