Proteus
noun
- Gr. Myth. a minor sea god and servant of Poseidon: he can change his form or appearance at will
- a person who changes his or her appearance or principles easily
See Proteus in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(prōˈtē-əs)
noun pl. pro·te·i (-tē-īˌ) Any of various gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria of the genus Proteus, certain species of which are associated with human enteritis and urinary tract infections.
(prōˈtē-əs, -tyo͞osˌ)
noun- Greek Mythology A sea god who could change his shape at will.
- The satellite of Neptune that is sixth in distance from the planet.
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