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proteus

/ˈprəʊ.ti.əs/

Tradução: Nome 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.

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C1formalcommon/ˈprəʊ.ti.əs/

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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.

  • 🇵🇹Nome 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.
  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.

    🇵🇹Proteu

  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.

    🇵🇹Gênero de anfíbios

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