chimaera

chimaera Definition

chi·maera (kī mir′ə, ki-)

noun

chimera
any of an order (Chimaeriformes) of cartilaginous fishes with a smooth skin and tapering body

Etymology: ModL < L

chimaera Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

graft: Planting includes hybrids with their parent species, graft chimeras and plants with different types of foliage variegation.

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