kelpie

The word “kelpie” has 2 syllables: kel-pie

It's pronounced as /ˈkɛl.pi/


What is synonym and antonym for kelpie?

In the thesaurus, “kelpie” has 20 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for kelpie along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for kelpie

  • changeling
  • demon
  • devil
  • elf
  • faerie
  • faery
  • fairy
  • gnome
  • goblin
  • leprechaun
  • little people
  • nixie
  • phantom
  • pixie
  • shadow
  • soul
  • specter
  • troll
  • vampire
  • vision

Meanings of kelpie

  • noun
    1. A malevolent shapeshifting spirit, most often in the form of a horse, believed to haunt the rivers and lochs of Scotland.
    2. An Australian breed of sheepdog.

Example Sentences

  • Kelpie myths often portray them as shape-shifting water spirits in Scottish folklore.
  • The farmer warned his children about the dangers of the kelpie lurking in the nearby stream.
  • The artist depicted a mystical kelpie emerging from the depths of the ocean in her painting.
  • She believed her dog had the traits of a kelpie, with its sleek coat and intelligent eyes.
  • Legend has it that only those with pure hearts can resist the enchantment of a kelpie.

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