'Proteoidea' definitions:

Definition of 'Proteoidea'

From: GCIDE
  • Proteidea \Pro`te*id"e*a\, n. pl. [NL. See Proteus, and -oid.] (Zool.) An order of aquatic amphibians having prominent external gills and four legs. It includes Proteus and Menobranchus (Necturus). Called also Proteoidea, and Proteida. [1913 Webster]