Pro·te·us (pr  t - s, -ty s )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. [Latin Pr teus, from Greek.] |
| 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. [New Latin Pr teus, genus name, from Latin, Proteus; see Proteus.] |
Proteus [ˈprəʊtɪəs]
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(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 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 |
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