Chimera
Pronunciation: /tʃɪˈmɛrə/
Chimera (noun)
- a creature from stories with parts from different animals, like a lion's head and a goat's body.
- an idea or hope that is not possible or real.
- an organism with cells from different genetic sources, often used in scientific research.
Examples
- The chimera had the head of a lion and the tail of a serpent.
- Legends describe the chimera as a fearsome beast with multiple animal parts.
Common collocations: legendary chimera, fearsome chimera, slay the chimera, chase a chimera, mere chimera