7 letters · 9 points in Scrabble
adjective taking on different forms
originEtymology tree Ancient Greek Πρωτεύς (Prōteús)bor. English Proteus Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Italic *-nos Latin -nus Latin -ānus Old French -ainder. Middle English -an English -an English protean From Proteus + -an, referrring to the Greek warden of sea-beasts, renowned for his ability to change shape.
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