protea

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See also: Protea and Proteas

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Etymology

Named after Proteus, the Greek warden of sea beasts, renowned for his ability to change shape.

Noun

protea (plural proteas)

  1. Any of many South African flowering plants, of the genus Protea, having colourful cone-shaped flower heads.

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