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kelpie¹ Definition

kel·pie (kel′pē)

noun pl. -·pies

Celt. Folklore a water spirit, supposed to take the form of a horse and drown people

Etymology: Scot < ? Gael calpa, colt

kelpie² Definition

kel·pie (kel′pē)

noun

any of a breed of medium-sized sheepdog with erect ears, a pointed muzzle, and a thick coat of black, tan, red, etc.: first bred in Australia from the collie and wild dingo

kelpie Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

  • water: Every aspect of their every day living was touched by magic, witches, fairies, water kelpies, and water horses.

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