Proteus
1. (Greek mythology) a prophetic god who served Poseidon; was capable of changing his shape at will • Derivationally related forms: protean • Topics: Greek mythology • Instance Hypernyms: Greek deity 2. type genus of the Proteidae • Syn: genus Proteus • Hypernyms: amphibian genus • Member Holonyms: Proteidae, family Proteidae • Member Meronyms: olm, Proteus anguinus
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