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kelpie

(kel′pē)

noun pl. kelpies

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

Origin: Scot < ? Gael calpa, colt

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

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also kel·py

noun pl. kel·pies

A malevolent water spirit of Scottish legend, usually having the shape of a horse and rejoicing in or causing drownings.

Origin:

Origin: Probably of Celtic origin

Origin: ; akin to Scottish Gaelic colpach, heifer

noun

Any of a breed of sheepdog originating in Australia.

Origin:

Origin: From Kelpie, the name of an early specimen of the breed

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