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Kelpie Definition & Meaning

kelpie
noun
  1. (Scottish folklore) water spirit in the form of a horse that likes to drown its riders
  2. an Australian sheepdog with pointed ears

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  • "lake kelpie"
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Frequently asked questions

What does kelpie mean?
(Scottish folklore) water spirit in the form of a horse that likes to drown its riders an Australian sheepdog with pointed ears
What part of speech is kelpie?
Kelpie is a noun.
How many definitions does kelpie have?
Kelpie has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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