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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

chimera

/ˈkɪmərə/ noun · British & US
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What does chimera mean?

noun

A mythological creature composed of the physical features of a lion, a goat, and a serpent; a thing that is composed of very different parts, especially when these are incongruous or impossible to reconcile. In modern usage, a chimera is also a hypothetical or imaginary creature composed of different parts.

Example

"The idea of a human-machine chimera has long fascinated scientists and engineers."

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