Meaning Of The Word Kelpie

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kelpie in American English 1
a water spirit, supposed to take the form of a horse and drown people
noun: a water spirit, usually having the form of a horse, reputed to cause drownings or to warn those in danger of drowning

kelpie in American English 2
any of a breed of medium-sized sheepdog with erect ears, a pointed muzzle, and a thick coat of black, tan, red, etc.: first bred in Australia from the collie and wild dingo
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kelpie in British English 1
noun: an Australian breed of sheepdog, originally developed from Scottish collies, having a smooth coat of various colours and erect ears

kelpie in British English 2
noun: (in Scottish folklore) a water spirit in the form of a horse that drowns its riders

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