HyperDic: proteus

English > 2 senses of the word Proteus:
NOUNperson Proteus(Greek mythology) a prophetic god who served Poseidon
animalProteus, genus Proteustype genus of the Proteidae
English > Proteus: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaning(Greek mythology) a prophetic god who served Poseidon; was capable of changing his shape at will.
CategoryGreek mythologyThe mythology of the ancient Greeks
Instance ofGreek deityA deity worshipped by the ancient Greeks
Adjectivesproteantaking on different forms
English > Proteus: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
Meaningtype genus of the Proteidae.
Synonymgenus Proteus
Member ofProteidae, family Proteidaemud puppies
Membersolm, Proteus anguinusEuropean aquatic salamander with permanent external gills that lives in caves
Broaderamphibian genusAny genus of amphibians
Spanishgénero Proteus, genus proteus, proteus, Proteus
Catalangenus proteus, proteus

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