Found 2 items, similar to proteus.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: Proteus Proteus n 1: (Greek mythology) a prophetic god who served Poseidon; was capable of changing his shape at will 2: type genus of the Proteidae [syn: genus Proteus]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Proteus Proteus \Pro"te*us\, n. [L., Gr. ?.] 1. (Class. Myth.) A sea god in the service of Neptune who assumed different shapes at will. Hence, one who easily changes his appearance or principles. [1913 Webster] 2. (Zo["o]l.) (a) A genus of aquatic eel-shaped amphibians found in caves in Austria. They have permanent external gills as well as lungs. The eyes are small and the legs are weak. (b) A changeable protozoan; an am[oe]ba. [1913 Webster] [1913 Webster]