About The Word Proteus
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Proteus
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What's The Definition Of Proteus?
[n] type genus of the Proteidae
[n] (Greek mythology) a prophetic god who served Poseidon; was capable of changing his shape at will Synonyms | Synonyms for Proteus: genus Proteus Related Terms | Find terms related to Proteus: See Also | amphibian genus | family Proteidae | Greek deity | olm | Proteidae | Proteus anguinus Proteus In Webster's Dictionary \Pro"te*us\, n. [L., Gr. ?.]
1. (Class. Myth.) A sea god in the service of Neptune who
assumed different shapes at will. Hence, one who easily
changes his appearance or principles.
2. (Zo["o]l.)
(a) A genus of aquatic eel-shaped amphibians found in
caves in Austria. They have permanent external gills
as well as lungs. The eyes are small and the legs are
weak.
(b) A changeable protozoan; an am[oe]ba.
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