Meanings
nounprotea (plural proteas)
plural proteas
- Any of many South African flowering plants, of the genus Protea, having colourful cone-shaped flower heads.
Synonyms: sugarbush
Synonyms & antonyms
nounAny of many South African flowering plants, of the genus Protea, having colourful cone-shaped flower heads.
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Origin
Named after Proteus, the Greek warden of sea-beasts, renowned for his ability to change shape.
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APA
protea. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/protea
MLA
“protea.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/protea. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “protea,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/protea.
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