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What is another word for Chimere?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈa͡ɪmə] (IPA)

Chimere is a word that has a variety of synonyms depending on the context in which it is used. In fashion, a chimere refers to a long, sleeved gown worn by clergymen, often with a flowing train. It can be synonymous with a cassock, robe, or vestment. In mythology, a chimera is a fire-breathing monster with the head of a lion, body of a goat, and tail of a serpent. Synonyms for chimera in this context include monster, hybrid, or mythical creature. In French, chimere can also refer to a wild or fanciful imagination, in which case synonyms include fantasy, illusion, or mental image. In zoology, a chimera is a genetic phenomenon in which an individual has cells derived from multiple sources, and synonyms might include hybrid or mix.
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What are the hypernyms for Chimere?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

  • Other hypernyms:

    garment, robe, vestment, Robing, clerical garment, Ceremonial Garment, Ecclesiastical Garment, Liturgical Garment, Ornamental Garment, Religious Robe.

Usage examples for Chimere

See Rites and Ceremonies 232 Chalice 50 Chalice Veil 50 Chancel 50 Chancellor 50 Change of Church name 14 Chantry 50 Chasuble 51 Childermas 51 Chimere 51 Choir 51 Choir, The Vested.
"The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia"
William James Miller
And if their pleading did not convince him, I have a belief that the sight of their babies might touch the heart which even in a bishop, we may suppose beats somewhere beneath the Chimere and rochet or whatever the vestments are called in which his lordship disguises his human nature from the lower classes.
"The Law and the Poor"
Edward Abbott Parry
However the clan does not currently have a chief and is therefore considered an Armigerous clan.
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