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Complete Definition of "proteacea"

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

Proteacea: plural Proteaceae

Noun

  1. botany A genus of plants comprising 82 known species, including South Africa's national flower, Protacea Cynarodies or King Protea.

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