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kelpie

/ˈkɛl.pi/

Traduction: Nom ayant deux sens distincts : dans le folklore écossais, un esprit aquatique malveillant prenant souvent la forme d'un cheval et noyant ses cavaliers ; en Australie, une race de chien de berger aux oreilles pointues.

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C2formalcommon/ˈkɛl.pi/

A noun with two distinct meanings: in Scottish folklore, it refers to a malevolent water spirit that often takes the form of a horse and drowns its riders; in Australia, it refers to a breed of sheepdog with pointed ears.

  • 🇫🇷Nom ayant deux sens distincts : dans le folklore écossais, un esprit aquatique malveillant prenant souvent la forme d'un cheval et noyant ses cavaliers ; en Australie, une race de chien de berger aux oreilles pointues.
  1. Scottish water spirit B2 formal british

    In Scottish folklore, a magical shape-shifting water horse that appears as a beautiful pony, often luring riders onto its back before drowning them.

    • The legend tells of a kelpie that haunted the loch.
    • She warned the children not to approach the strange horse, believing it to be a kelpie.
    • In the old tales, the kelpie would vanish into the water with its victim.

    🇫🇷kelpie (esprit aquatique écossais)

  2. Australian dog breed B1 formal australian

    A breed of herding dog originating in Australia, known for its intelligence, energy, and pointed ears.

    • The farmer uses kelpies to round up the sheep.
    • Our kelpie loves to run and play fetch all day.
    • Kelpies are renowned for their loyalty and work ethic on the ranch.

    🇫🇷Kelpie australien

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