Kelpie

Pronunciation: /ˈkɛlpi/

Definitions of kelpie

noun a mythological water spirit inhabiting the lochs and pools of Scotland

Example Sentences

A1 A kelpie is a mythological creature from Scottish folklore.

A2 The kelpie is said to appear as a horse or a human to lure people into the water.

B1 Farmers in Scotland often tell stories of encountering a kelpie near rivers or lakes.

B2 The kelpie is known for its ability to shape-shift and its mischievous nature.

C1 In literature, the kelpie is often portrayed as a malevolent water spirit with supernatural powers.

C2 Scholars have debated the origins and symbolism of the kelpie in Scottish mythology for centuries.

Examples of kelpie in a Sentence

formal The kelpie is a mythical creature from Scottish folklore, often depicted as a shape-shifting water spirit.

informal I heard there's a kelpie that supposedly lives in the lake near our town.

slang That kelpie is one sneaky creature, always causing trouble around here.

figurative The kelpie in the story symbolizes the dangers of the unknown lurking beneath the surface.

Grammatical Forms of kelpie

• past tense: kelpied
• plural: kelpies
• comparative: more kelpie
• superlative: most kelpie
• present tense: kelpies
• future tense: will kelpie
• perfect tense: have kelpied
• continuous tense: is kelpieing
• singular: kelpie
• positive degree: kelpie
• infinitive: to kelpie
• gerund: kelpying
• participle: kelpied

Origin and Evolution of kelpie

First Known Use: 1825 year

Language of Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Story behind the word: The word 'kelpie' originated from Scottish folklore, specifically from the myth of a shape-shifting water spirit that often appeared in the form of a horse.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'kelpie' has come to be associated with a malevolent water spirit or a supernatural horse-like creature in various mythologies, diverging from its original folklore roots.