"Chimera" (kye MEER uh) n., pl. -ras. 1. (often cap.) a mythological fire breathing monster, commonly represented with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent's tail. 2. a grotesque monster, as a decorative art. 3. a horrible or unreal creature of the imagination; a vain or idle fancy. Gelatin Silver Print 14½" x 16½"