kelpie

noun
UK /ˈkɛlpi/
US /ˈkɛlpi/

A kelpie is a smart dog from Scotland that helps farmers move sheep.

The kelpie ran quickly around the sheep to guide them into the pen.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A kelpie is also a magical water horse in Scottish stories that can take people for a wild ride.

The old tale warned children to stay away from the loch where the kelpie lived.

3. A kelpie is a type of Australian sheepdog bred from Scottish herding dogs.

The Australian kelpie is famous for working in the hot outback.

4. Kelpie is a dark greenish-brown color, like seaweed.

She painted the wall a deep kelpie green.