chimere
See also: chimère
English
Etymology
From Middle French chimarre, from Spanish zamarra. Cognate with French chamarre, simarre, Italian zimarra, of same origin.
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -ɪə(ɹ)
Noun
chimere (plural chimeres)
- (ecclesiastical) The upper robe worn by some bishops of the Anglican communion, usually without sleeves.
References
- chimere in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
Anagrams
- Mecheir, rechime
Italian
Noun
chimere f
- plural of chimera