proteus

incontable · nombre propio

A proper noun referring to a figure from Greek mythology, a prophetic sea god who served Poseidon and was known for his ability to change his shape at will.

esNombre propio referido al personaje de la mitología griega, divinidad marina profética que servía a Poseidón y era conocida por su capacidad de cambiar de forma a voluntad.ruИмя собственное, относящееся к персонажу греческой мифологии, вещему морскому божеству, служившему Посейдону и известному своей способностью произвольно менять облик.frNom propre et nom commun, désignant d'une part le dieu marin de la mythologie grecque, serviteur de Poséidon, capable de changer de forme à volonté et de prédire l'avenir, et d'autre part, par extension, une personne ou une chose changeante, insaisissable ou protéiforme. Peut aussi renvoyer à divers organismes ou usages techniques associés à cette idée de métamorphose.deIn der griechischen Mythologie ein weissagender Meeresgott, der Poseidon diente und seine Gestalt beliebig wandeln konnte. Auch ein nach ihm benanntes Gestaltwandler-Prinzip oder eine sich wandelnde Erscheinung.ptNome próprio referente ao personagem da mitologia grega, divindade marinha profética que servia a Posêidon e era conhecida por sua capacidade de mudar de forma à vontade. Em português, também designa uma pessoa volúvel ou mutável.zh希腊神话中的海神，波塞冬的侍从，能随意改变外貌，善于预言。泛指善变的人或事物。arاسم علم يشير إلى شخصية من الأساطير الإغريقية، وهو إله بحري عرّاف يخدم بوسيدون ويُعرف بقدرته على تغيير شكله متى شاء.

1. Greek mythological figure C1 formal

   A prophetic sea god in Greek mythology who served Poseidon and was known for his ability to change his shape at will.

   • In Homer's Odyssey, Proteus is described as an old man of the sea.
   • Menelaus wrestled with Proteus to force him to prophesy.
   • Proteus would change into various forms to avoid capture.

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2. Genus of amphibians C2 formal scientific

   The type genus of the Proteidae family, which includes the olm (Proteus anguinus), a blind aquatic salamander.

   • Proteus anguinus is a cave-dwelling amphibian found in Europe.
   • The genus Proteus is known for its neotenic characteristics.
   • Scientists study Proteus for its unique adaptations to dark environments.

   esProteo (género de anfibios)ruРод земноводныхfrProteus (genre d'amphibiens)deGattung der AmphibienptGênero de anfíbioszh两栖动物的一属arجنس البروتيوس

• protei plural form
• proteuses plural form
• protei's possessive plural form
• proteuses' possessive plural form
• proteus's possessive singular form