Lexical entry

キマイラ

kimaira

A fire-breathing monster from Greek mythology composed of parts from multiple animals.

Arts & EntertainmentPure GairaigoSource: Greek

Meaning

A mythical creature with the head of a lion, body of a goat, and tail of a serpent. Also used to describe any hybrid organism.

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キメラ

A chimera; also a mythological chimera.

ケンタウロス

A centaur; a creature with a human upper body and a horse body.

ヘラクレス

A hero of Greek mythology known for his strength, or a type of large rhinoceros beetle.

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