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Proteus in Greek

Proteus in Greek is Πρωτέας — Proteus means a Greek sea god famed for changing shape at will.

Proteus in Greek

Πρωτέας
proper noun
Pronounced: Proteas

What does "Proteus" mean?

  1. name A Greek sea god famed for changing shape at will.
    "Like Proteus, the character keeps reinventing himself to escape capture."
  2. noun A genus of bacteria, some species of which cause infections in humans.
    "The lab identified Proteus bacteria in the urine sample."
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Proteus in a sentence

  • Like Proteus, the character keeps reinventing himself to escape capture.
  • The lab identified Proteus bacteria in the urine sample.

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What is "Proteus" in Greek?

"Proteus" in Greek is Πρωτέας. Proteus means: A Greek sea god famed for changing shape at will.

How do you pronounce Πρωτέας?

"Proteus" in Greek is Πρωτέας, pronounced "Proteas".

How do you use "Proteus" in a sentence?

Example: "Like Proteus, the character keeps reinventing himself to escape capture." In Greek, "Proteus" is Πρωτέας.

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