Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Chimaera.
Chimaera - as a noun
(greek mythology) fire-breathing female monster with a lion's head and a goat's body and a serpent's tail; daughter of typhon
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chimera14A deep-sea fish with a tapering body, smooth skin, and long threadlike tail
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
holocephalanholocephalianHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The chimaera is a mythical creature with the head of a lion, body of a goat, and tail of a serpent."
"Scientists discovered a deep-sea chimaera, also known as a ghost shark, off the coast of New Zealand."
"In Greek mythology, the chimaera was described as a fire-breathing monster."
"The chimaera is a popular motif in art and literature."
"The scientist studied the genetic makeup of the chimaera to better understand its evolutionary history."
Word Game Points
Is CHIMAERA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, chimaera is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CHIMAERA has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is CHIMAERA a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, chimaera is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCHIMAERA has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is CHIMAERA a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, chimaera is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCHIMAERA has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
