protea

Etymology

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

protea means any of many South African flowering plants, of the genus Protea, having colourful cone-shaped flower heads. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

noun

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