Proteus

Pro·te·us  (prt-s, -tys)

n.

1. Greek Mythology A sea god who could change his shape at will.

2. The satellite of Neptune that is sixth in distance from the planet.

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[Latin Prteus, from Greek.]

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pro·te·us  (prt-s)

n. pl. pro·te·i (-t-)

Any of various gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria of the genus Proteus, certain species of which are associated with human enteritis and urinary tract infections.

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[New Latin Prteus, genus name, from Latin, Proteus; see Proteus.]

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Proteus [ˈprəʊtɪəs]

n

(Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) Greek myth a prophetic sea god capable of changing his shape at will

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Noun	1.	Proteus - (Greek mythology) a prophetic god who served Poseidon; was capable of changing his shape at will Greek mythology - the mythology of the ancient Greeks
	2.	Proteus - type genus of the Proteidae genus Proteus amphibian genus - any genus of amphibians family Proteidae, Proteidae - mud puppies olm, Proteus anguinus - European aquatic salamander with permanent external gills that lives in caves