kelpie
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.
