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Chimera in Greek

Chimera in Greek is Χίμαιρα, χίμαιρα, χιμαιρισμός — Chimera means an organism, plan, or idea made up of very different or clashing parts, especially one that is unrealistic.

Chimera in Greek

Χίμαιρα
proper noun
Pronounced: Chimaira
(Greek mythology) A supposed fire-breathing monster in Lycia with the head of a lion, body of a goat, and tail of a dragon or snake, killed by the hero Bellerophon.
χίμαιρα
noun
Pronounced: chimaira
(figurative) A foolish, incongruous, or vain thought or product of the imagination.
χίμαιρα
noun
Pronounced: chimaira
(genetics) An organism with genetically distinct cells originating from two or more zygotes.
χιμαιρισμός
noun
Pronounced: chimairismos
(genetics) An organism with genetically distinct cells originating from two or more zygotes.

What does "Chimera" mean?

  1. noun An organism, plan, or idea made up of very different or clashing parts, especially one that is unrealistic.
    "The proposed merger was dismissed as a corporate chimera that would never work."
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Chimera in a sentence

  • The proposed merger was dismissed as a corporate chimera that would never work.
  • In biology, a chimera is an organism containing two genetically distinct sets of cells.

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What is "Chimera" in Greek?

"Chimera" in Greek is Χίμαιρα, χίμαιρα, χιμαιρισμός. Chimera means: An organism, plan, or idea made up of very different or clashing parts, especially one that is unrealistic.

How do you pronounce Χίμαιρα?

"Chimera" in Greek is Χίμαιρα, pronounced "Chimaira".

How do you use "Chimera" in a sentence?

Example: "The proposed merger was dismissed as a corporate chimera that would never work." In Greek, "Chimera" is Χίμαιρα, χίμαιρα, χιμαιρισμός.

Are there other ways to say "Chimera" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "Chimera": Χίμαιρα, χίμαιρα, χιμαιρισμός.

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