Definitions

1. noun

A creature composed of the physical parts of different animals, or an unrealistic mixture of different things.

“The mythological chimaera was a fierce creature with the head of a lion, the body of a goat, and the tail of a serpent.”

2. noun

A person or thing that is unreal or impossible to achieve.

“The idea of world peace is a beautiful chimaera that seems to be perpetually out of reach.”

3. noun

A hypothetical or idealized concept.

“The chimaera of a perfect society has driven philosophers and politicians for centuries.”

4. verb

To combine disparate things in an unrealistic or fanciful way.

“The artist chose to chimaera the different architectural styles to create a unique and captivating design.”