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Protean :: Protean (a.) Of or pertaining to Proteus; characteristic of Proteus.

Proteus :: 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..

Proteus :: Proteus (n.) 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.

Proteus :: Proteus (n.) A changeable protozoan; an amoeba.

Proteiform :: Proteiform (a.) Changeable in form; resembling a Proteus, or an amoeba..

Proteidea :: Proteidea (n. pl.) An order of aquatic amphibians having prominent external gills and four legs. It includes Proteus and Menobranchus (Necturus). Called also Proteoidea, and Proteida..

Amphipneust :: Amphipneust (n.) One of a tribe of Amphibia, which have both lungs and gills at the same time, as the proteus and siren..

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