What is the meaning of the furniture term Chimaera?

Answer:
Mythical fire-breathing monster, used as a motive in ornament. A mythical creature in Greek mythology, being a hybrid creature with parts from various animals. Typically depicted with the body of a lion, the head of a goat, and the tail of a serpent.
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