kelpie

/ˈkɛlpi/
noun
  1. A breed of Australian herding dog, known for its intelligence and energy, often used to work with sheep and cattle.
    • The farmer's kelpie rounded up the sheep with incredible speed.
    • Kelpie puppies are very smart but need lots of exercise and training.
    • We adopted a kelpie from the shelter because we wanted an active, loyal companion.
  2. In Scottish folklore, a water spirit that often takes the form of a horse and is said to drown people.
    • The legend of the kelpie has been passed down for generations in the Scottish Highlands.
    • Children were warned not to go near the river at night because of the kelpie.
    • The old story tells of a kelpie that lured travelers into a deep loch.
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