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Meaning of 'proteus' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Proteus [ n.]
- A sea god in the service of Neptune who assumed different shapes at will. Hence, one who easily changes his appearance or principles.
- 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.
- A changeable protozoan; an amoeba.