Proteus
Pronunciation : Pro"te*us
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L., Gr.
Definition : 1. (Class. Myth.)
Defn: A sea god in the service of Neptune who assumed different shapes at will. Hence, one who easily changes his appearance or principles.
2. (Zo?l.) (a) 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. (b) A changeable protozoan; an amoeba.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913