chimere

[ chi-meer, shi- ]

noun

1. a loose upper robe, especially of a bishop, to which the lawn sleeves are usually attached.

chimere

/ ˈtʃɪmə; ˈʃɪm-; tʃɪˈmɪə; ʃɪ- /

noun

1. Anglican Church a sleeveless red or black gown, part of a bishop's formal dress though not a vestment

Word History and Origins

Origin of chimere¹

1325–75; Middle English chemer, chymere < Anglo-Latin chimēra, special use of chimera

Word History and Origins

Origin of chimere¹

C14: perhaps from Medieval Latin chimēra (see chimera ) and related to Spanish zamarra sheepskin coat

Example Sentences

Ne-Yo, real name Shaffer Chimere Smith, was also mentioned in a civil lawsuit against Diddy that was brought by former Danity Kane singer Dawn Richard earlier this month.

From Los Angeles Times

Which finally and fully takes wing in the last room, dedicated to the natural world and the sartorial artifice it inspired: an organza confection with the squishy pulse of a jellyfish dangling silicon tendrils; a column gown open at the back into feathered butterfly wings; and, at the center of it all, La Chimère, perhaps the most elaborate dress Mugler ever made.

From New York Times

According to legal documents obtained by The Times, the entrepreneur filed a petition for divorce from R&B singer Ne-Yo — whose given name is Shaffer Chimere Smith — on Monday.

From Los Angeles Times

Chimere Barron, a financial adviser, is totally uncomfortable.

From Washington Post

Chimére Smith says she used to have a photographic memory until she developed covid in March 2020.

From Washington Post