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Definition of Proteus
1. Noun. (Greek mythology) a prophetic god who served Poseidon; was capable of changing his shape at will.
2. Noun. Type genus of the Proteidae.
Exact synonyms: Genus Proteus
Generic synonyms: Amphibian Genus
Group relationships: Family Proteidae, Proteidae
Member holonyms: Olm, Proteus Anguinus
Generic synonyms: Amphibian Genus
Group relationships: Family Proteidae, Proteidae
Member holonyms: Olm, Proteus Anguinus
Definition of Proteus
1. n. A sea god in the service of Neptune who assumed different shapes at will. Hence, one who easily changes his appearance or principles.
Definition of Proteus
1. one that readily changes his appearance or principles [n -ES] / any of a genus of aerobic bacteria [n -TEI]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Proteus
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