Protea
WordNet

noun


(1)   Any tropical African shrub of the genus Protea having alternate rigid leaves and dense colorful flower heads resembling cones
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Etymology


Linneus 1707 - 1778: Named after Proteus the Greek warden of sea beasts, renowned for his ability to change shape.

Proper noun



Protea
  1. a taxonomic genus, within tribe Proteeae - the proteas
 
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