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Protea

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See also: Proteas and protea

Translingual

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Protea cynaroides (king protea)

Etymology

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From Ancient Greek Πρωτεύς (Prōteús), the Greek warden of sea-beasts, renowned for his ability to change shape. Named by Carl Linnaeus (1707–1778).

Proper noun

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Protea f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Proteaceae – proteas or sugarbushes, native to South Africa, extremely diverse in form.

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Esperanto

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Etymology

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From Proteo +‎ -a.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [proˈtea]
  • Rhymes: -ea
  • Hyphenation: Pro‧te‧a

Adjective

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Protea (accusative singular Protean, plural Proteaj, accusative plural Proteajn)

  1. Having more than one shape or appearance; multiform, shapeshifting, protean.
    protea bacilo.