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(1):

(n.) A sea god in the service of Neptune who assumed different shapes at will. Hence, one who easily changes his appearance or principles.

(2):

(n.) A genus of aquatic eel-shaped amphibians found in caves in Austria. They have permanent external gills as well as lungs. The eyes are small and the legs are weak.

(3):

(n.) A changeable protozoan; an amoeba.

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Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Proteus'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​p/proteus.html. 1828.
 
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