Chimaera Definition & Meaning

chimaera
noun
  1. (Greek mythology) fire-breathing female monster with a lion's head and a goat's body and a serpent's tail; daughter of Typhon
  2. a grotesque product of the imagination
  3. a deep-sea fish with a tapering body, smooth skin, and long threadlike tail

"Chimaera" in song lyrics

See how chimaera is used in real songs:

  • "picture of a chimaera"
    AOL — AOL
  • "the monster called chimaera"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "chimaera"

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