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Proteus
PRIMARY MEANINGS OF:
Proteus
1
n
(Greek mythology) a prophetic god who served Poseidon; was capable of changing his shape at will
2
n
type genus of the Proteidae
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: Proteus
1
n
(Greek mythology) a prophetic god who served Poseidon; was capable of changing his shape at will
Example of:
Greek deity
a deity worshipped by the ancient Greeks
2
n
type genus of the Proteidae
Synonyms:
genus Proteus
Type of:
amphibian genus
any genus of amphibians
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