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chimera

noun

/kaɪˈmɪərə/

Meaning

A mythical creature with parts from different animals; also used to mean a fanciful illusion or unattainable dream.

The idea of a perfect society is often a chimera.

illusion, fantasy, dream, delusion, mirage

reality, truth, fact

mythical chimera, political chimera, dream chimera, unattainable chimera

A strong feeling of displeasure or hostility.

A partial or total loss of memory, usually caused by injury, illness, or psychological trauma.

The cultivation of a single crop in a given area.

a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly

Impressive beauty, scale, or magnificence

a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative