MEANING
A water spirit of Scottish folklore, often appearing as a horse and associated with drowning.
Use it for
deceptive mounts; dangerous water crossings; local warningsMake an inviting means of passage become the threat itself.
Words that belong together
- kelpie's mane
- kelpie in the ford
- ride a kelpie
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The kelpie waited at the ford with its mane dripping weed.
She noticed that the kelpie's hoofprints filled even on dry ground.
No bridle would keep the kelpie from turning toward deep water.
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- Base
- kelpie
Usage notes
Primary category: fantasy. Not simply any water horse; also the name of an Australian dog breed, a separate sense. Noun: kelpie; plural kelpies.
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