Chimaera

[kaɪ'mɪərə] or [kaɪ'mɪrə]

Definition

(noun.) a deep-sea fish with a tapering body, smooth skin, and long threadlike tail.

Editor: Vicky--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A cartilaginous fish of several species, belonging to the order Holocephali. The teeth are few and large. The head is furnished with appendages, and the tail terminates in a point.

Typist: Rowland