Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quimera
noun
/kiˈmɛrə/
Definition
a mythical creature that is made up of parts from various animals; often used metaphorically to describe something that is impossible or illusory.
Examples
- The scientist described the idea of a perpetual motion machine as a quimera.
- In literature, the hero often chases a quimera, seeking what is unattainable.
Meaning
The term is often associated with dreams or ideas that cannot be realized.
Synonyms
- illusion
- fantasy
- pipe dream