Definition of PROTEUS

proteus

Meanings

Plural: protei

Noun

  • (Greek mythology) a prophetic god who served Poseidon; was capable of changing his shape at will
  • type genus of the Proteidae
  • Any of many gram-negative bacteria, of the genus Proteus, several of which are responsible for human infections.

Origin / Etymology

From the genus name.

Synonyms

genus Proteus

Scrabble Score: 9

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Words With Friends Score: 11

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