protea Synonyms & Antonyms
ˈprō-tē-ə
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Protea as a Noun
1
any of a genus (Protea of the family Proteaceae, the protea family) of African evergreen shrubs often grown as ornamentals for their showy bracts and dense flower heads
2
Any of many South African flowering plants, of the genus Protea, having colourful cone-shaped flower heads.
Word Forms & Grammar
protea
proteas
protea (plural proteas)
Words That Rhyme With Protea
Origin of Protea
Origin 1: New Latin, from Latin Proteus Proteus
Origin 2: Named after Proteus, the Greek warden of sea-beasts, renowned for his ability to change shape.
First Known Use
1804
Protea at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈprō-tē-ə/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | any of a genus (Protea of the family Proteaceae, the protea family) of African evergreen shrubs often grown… |
| Plural | proteas |
| First known use | 1804 |
Pronouncing Protea
You say protea as /ˈprō-tē-ə/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (prō).