"Chimaera" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: As a mythological beast, a variant of earlier Chimera under influence from Latin Chimaera. As a placename, directly from Latin Chimaera. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|Chimaera}} Latin Chimaera, {{bor|en|la|Chimaera}} Latin Chimaera Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Chimaera
  1. (dated) Alternative form of Chimera Tags: alt-of, alternative, dated Alternative form of: Chimera Synonyms: Chimæra
    Sense id: en-Chimaera-en-name-DLq4LdbM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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