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A sea god who could change his shape at will.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Greek
Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences
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The sixth satellite of the planet Neptune.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences
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noun
Any of many gram-negative bacteria, of the genus Proteus, several of which are responsible for human infections.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
type genus of the Proteidae
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: genus Proteus
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Broader terms: amphibian genus
noun
(Greek mythology) a prophetic god who served Poseidon; was capable of changing his shape at will
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: Greek deity
History
Borrowed from Ancient Greek Πρωτεύς (Prōteús).
From the genus name.
Across languages
22 source translations are retained for this English entry.
