PROTEUS

Proteus, genus Proteus

(noun) type genus of the Proteidae

Proteus

(noun) (Greek mythology) a prophetic god who served Poseidon; was capable of changing his shape at will

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Proper noun

Proteus

(Greek god) A sea god who could change his shape at will.

(astronomy) The sixth satellite of the planet Neptune

Anagrams

• -pterous, Puertos, Stroupe, Troupes, petrous, posture, pourest, pouters, spouter, store up, troupes

Etymology

From the genus name.

Noun

proteus (plural protei)

Any of many gram-negative bacteria, of the genus Proteus, several of which are responsible for human infections.

Anagrams

• -pterous, Puertos, Stroupe, Troupes, petrous, posture, pourest, pouters, spouter, store up, troupes

Source: Wiktionary

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Pro"te*us, n. Etym: [L., Gr.

1. (Class. Myth.)

Definition: A sea god in the service of Neptune who assumed different shapes at will. Hence, one who easily changes his appearance or principles.

2. (Zoöl.) (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 amoeba.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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