chimere

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

chi·mere

noun \shə-ˈmir, chə-\

Definition of CHIMERE

: a loose sleeveless robe worn by Anglican bishops over the rochet

Origin of CHIMERE

Middle English chimmer, chemeyr
First Known Use: 14th century

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