kelpies

The word “kelpies” has 2 syllables: kel-pies

It's pronounced as /ˈkɛl.piz/


What is synonym and antonym for kelpies?

In the thesaurus, “kelpies” has 25 synonyms.

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


Synonyms for kelpies

  • banshees
  • brownies
  • changelings
  • dwarfs
  • dwarves
  • elves
  • faeries
  • fairies
  • fays
  • ghouls
  • gnomes
  • goblins
  • gremlins
  • hags
  • hobgoblins
  • imps
  • kobolds
  • leprechauns
  • little people
  • nixies
  • ogres
  • pixies
  • pucks
  • sprites
  • trolls

Meanings of kelpies

  • 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

  • Kelpies are often depicted as water spirits in Celtic mythology.
  • The farmer warned travelers of the kelpies said to inhabit the nearby river.
  • Legends tell of kelpies luring unsuspecting victims into the depths of lakes and rivers.
  • She adorned her garden with statues of mystical creatures, including kelpies.
  • The novelist drew inspiration from ancient folklore to create a story centered around kelpies.

On this page you'll find 25 synonyms or another words to kelpies, such as: banshees, brownies, changelings, dwarfs, dwarves, elves, faeries.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

fairies

  • banshees
  • brownies
  • changelings
  • dwarfs
  • dwarves
  • elfenfolk
  • elves
  • faeries
  • fairyfolk
  • fays
  • ghouls
  • gnomes
  • goblins
  • gremlins
  • hags
  • hobgoblins
  • imps
  • kelpies
  • kobolds
  • leprechauns
  • little people
  • nixies
  • ogres
  • pixies
  • pucks
  • sprites
  • trolls

faeries

  • banshees
  • brownies
  • changelings
  • dwarfs
  • dwarves
  • elves
  • fairies
  • fays
  • ghouls
  • gnomes
  • goblins
  • gremlins
  • hags
  • hobgoblins
  • imps
  • kelpies
  • kobolds
  • leprechauns
  • little people
  • nixies
  • ogres
  • pixies
  • pucks
  • sprites
  • trolls

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