2. A vain, foolish, or incongruous fancy, or creature of the imagination; as, the chimera of an author. Burke.
CHIMERE
Chi*mere", n. Etym: [OF. chamarre., F. simarre (cf. It. zimarra), fr.
Sp. chamarra, zamarra, a coat made of sheepskins, a sheepskin, perh.
from Ar. sammur the Scythian weasel or marten, the sable. Cf.
Simarre.]
Defn: The upper robe worn by a bishop, to which lawn sleeves are usually attached. Hook.
CHIMERIC
Chi*mer"ic, a.
Defn: Chimerical.
CHIMERICAL
Chi*mer"ic*al, a.
Defn: Merely imaginary; fanciful; fantastic; wildly or vainly conceived; having, or capable of having, no existence except in thought; as, chimerical projects.
Syn. — Imaginary; fanciful; fantastic; wild; unfounded; vain; deceitful; delusive.
CHIMERICALLY
Chi*mer"ic*al*ly, adv.
Defn: Wildy; vainly; fancifully.