selkies
/ˈsɛlkiz/
noun
- Plural of selkie; mythical creatures from Scottish and Irish folklore that live as seals in the sea but can shed their skin to become human on land.
- According to legend, selkies return to the ocean if they find their seal skin.
- The museum had an exhibit about selkies and other sea creatures.
- Many stories tell of selkies who fall in love with humans.