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)

  1. (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

Italian

Noun

chimere f

  1. plural of chimera
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