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What does Proteus mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word Proteus? Here's what it means.

Proper noun
  1. (Greek) A sea god who could change his shape at will.
  2. (astronomy) The sixth satellite of the planet Neptune
Name
  1. A male given name of Greek origin.
    1. (meaning, history) Changeable.
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The original title of Proteus involves the naming of the Protea flower in 1735 when it was given its correct Latin binomial.
One of the standout films of the festival, Proteus was hard-hitting and frank.
In the forms however with degenerate limbs like amphiuma, Siren and Proteus the number of digits is still further reduced.
Now, the krewe of Proteus was composed entirely of men, and it was their policy to have nobody but men in their parade.
However, the current thinking is that Merrick may have suffered from Proteus syndrome.
For it is Proteus who sends Menelaus back to the Gods whom he has neglected and offended.

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