proteus
proteus · protei
Any of many gram-negative bacteria, of the genus Proteus, several of which are…Any of many gram-negative bacteria, of the genus Proteus, several of which are responsible for human infections.
» The olm, or proteus, is found only in the underground lakes of Carniola and one or two other parts of Central Europe.
Meaning
1 sensesAny of many gram-negative bacteria, of the genus Proteus, several of which are responsible for human infections.
More definitions
- type genus of the Proteidae
- (Greek mythology) a prophetic god who served Poseidon; was capable of changing his shape at will
Examples
1 sentencesThe olm, or proteus, is found only in the underground lakes of Carniola and one or two other parts of Central Europe.
Origin
From the genus name.From the genus name.
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Forms
plural: proteiSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- type genus of the Proteidae:genus Proteus
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedprotean
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular