CHIMERIC

chimeric, chimerical, chimeral

(adjective) being or relating to or like a chimera; “his Utopia is not as chimeric commonwealth but a practical improvement on what already exists”- Douglas Bush

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

chimeric (comparative more chimeric, superlative most chimeric)

Like a chimera.

Imaginary, fanciful.

(genetics) Pertaining to a genetic chimera.

Source: Wiktionary


Chi*mer"ic, a.

Definition: Chimerical.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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