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Word: Selkie
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
from selch, variant of seal, + -ie
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsɛlki
Definition:
a mythical creature that resembles a seal in the water but assumes human form on land.
Short Definition:mythical creature that resembles seal in water but assumes human form on land
Variant Forms:
- selky
- silkie
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