1. (Greek mythology) a prophetic god who served Poseidon; was capable of changing his shape at will 
2. Type genus of the Proteidae
   - genus Proteus

See also: protean

Type of: amphibian genus, Greek deity

Part of: family Proteidae, Proteidae

Encyclopedia: Proteus

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