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Proteus

pro·teus

UK/ˈpɹəʊ.tjuːs/ US/ˈpɹoʊ.ti.əs/ rare

noun

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(Greek mythology) a prophetic god who served Poseidon; was capable of changing his shape at will

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Borrowed from Ancient Greek Πρωτεύς (Prōteús).

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