proteu

See also: Proteu

Portuguese

Alternative forms

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek Πρωτεύς (Prōteús), a sea god in Greek mythology who could change his shape at will.

Pronunciation

  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /pɾoˈtew/ [pɾoˈteʊ̯]

  • Hyphenation: pro‧teu

Noun

proteu m (plural proteus)

  1. (figurative) a fickle man
  2. (derogatory) obsequious
    Synonyms: adulador, bajulador, áulico
  3. olm (Proteus anguinus, a species of cave-dwelling salamander of the Dinaric Alps)

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