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- [chi-meer, shi-]
- /tʃɪˈmɪər, ʃɪ-/
- /tʃˈaɪmə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [chi-meer, shi-]
- /tʃɪˈmɪər, ʃɪ-/
Definitions of chimere word
- noun chimere a sleeveless red or black gown, part of a bishop's formal dress though not a vestment 3
- noun chimere a loose robe, sleeveless or with lawn sleeves attached, sometimes worn by Anglican bishops 3
- noun chimere a loose upper robe, especially of a bishop, to which the lawn sleeves are usually attached. 1
- noun chimere (ecclesiastical) The upper robe worn by some bishops of the Anglican communion, usually without sleeves. 1
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Origin of chimere
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English chemer, chymere < Anglo-Latin chimēra, special use of chimera
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Parts of speech for Chimere
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chimere popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
chimere usage trend in Literature
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