n., pl., -pies.
A malevolent water spirit of Scottish legend, usually having the shape of a horse and rejoicing in or causing drownings.
[Probably of Celtic origin, akin to Scottish Gaelic colpach, heifer.]
kel·pie2 (kĕl'pē)
n.
Any of a breed of sheepdog originating in Australia.
[From Kelpie, the name of an early specimen of the breed.]
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