chimera
Translation
illusion, fantasy, monster
Examples
The idea of a perfect society is a chimera.
The idea of a perfect society is a chimera.
In mythology, the Chimera was a fire-breathing monster.
In mythology, the Chimera was a fire-breathing monster.
Grammar Patterns
((a chimera)) an illusion or fantasy His plan for a new city was just a chimera.
((the Chimera)) the mythological monster The hero fought the Chimera.
Similar Words
Synonyms: illusion, fantasy, delusion, pipe dream
Etymology
From Greek 'Khimaira', the name of a mythological monster with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent's tail. It came to mean any imaginary monster or wild fantasy.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'camera' taking a picture of something that isn't real, a 'chimera'.