Proteus

Noun CEFR B1

ˈpɹəʊtjuːs

Definitions

Any of many gram-negative bacteria, of the genus Proteus, several of which are responsible for human infections.
A sea god who could change his shape at will.
Greek
The sixth satellite of the planet Neptune.

Equivalents

Españolproteo

FrançaisProtée Proteus

DeutschProteus

7 more languages

CatalàProteu

ΕλληνικάΠρωτέας

GalegoProteo

ItalianoProteo

PortuguêsProteu

РусскийПроте́й

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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See also

Proteus effect Proteus syndrome Proteus-like syndrome Protevangelium Proth number Proth prime

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