chimera
Definitions
A fire-breathing female monster in Greek mythology with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent's tail.
A thing that is hoped or wished for but in fact is illusory or impossible to achieve.
An organism, organ, or part consisting of two or more tissues of different genetic composition.
Examples
The idea of a world without conflict is often dismissed as a mere chimera.
In mythology, the chimera is a fire-breathing creature composed of parts from a lion, a goat, and a serpent.
His plan to revolutionize the industry proved to be a chimera that vanished as soon as he faced real-world obstacles.
Synonyms
illusion fantasy delusion dream figment hallucination mirage