Definition of CHIMERE

chimere

Meanings

Plural: chimeres

Noun

  • The upper robe worn by some bishops of the Anglican communion, usually without sleeves.
  • Obsolete form of chimera.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French chimarre, from Spanish zamarra. Cognate with French chamarre, simarre, Italian zimarra, of same origin. Doublet of simar, sable, and zimarra.

Scrabble Score: 14

chimere is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
chimere is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
chimere is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

chimere is a valid Words With Friends word