(Scottish folklore) water spirit in the form of a horse that likes to drown its riders
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kelpie
How to use kelpie in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for kelpie.
Editorial note
I knew one orchard roaming kelpie that would stare at the apple ladder foot for as long as it took until it moved so that it could bite the aluminium to herd it along.
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Quick take
(Scottish folklore) water spirit in the form of a horse that likes to drown its riders
Meaning at a glance
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an Australian sheepdog with pointed ears
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for kelpie.
noun
(Scottish folklore) water spirit in the form of a horse that likes to drown its riders
See also: kelpy
noun
an Australian sheepdog with pointed ears
Example sentences
I knew one orchard roaming kelpie that would stare at the apple ladder foot for as long as it took until it moved so that it could bite the aluminium to herd it along.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use kelpie in a sentence?
I knew one orchard roaming kelpie that would stare at the apple ladder foot for as long as it took until it moved so that it could bite the aluminium to herd it along.
What does kelpie mean?
(Scottish folklore) water spirit in the form of a horse that likes to drown its riders
What part of speech is kelpie?
kelpie is commonly used as noun.