kelpies

noun

Definition of kelpiesnext
plural of kelpie
as in dwarves

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  1. goblins
  2. elves
  3. brownies
Noun
  • The grandfather is eventually kidnapped by goblins, forcing the siblings to find and rescue him while a witch named Muriel plans to unleash a powerful demon named Bahamut, which could mean the end of the world.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Even some of the little neighborhood goblins stayed home – possibly to watch television.
    Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of goblins
Noun
  • Sports fans in the UK can technically start their Sunday with some NBA at a time when only Santa’s hard-working elves should be awake, limbering up for the marathon ahead.
    Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • This lays in stark contrast to the doctors who have become the proverbial elves of healthcare, toiling under the sprawling dominion of administrative entities.
    Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of elves
Noun
  • It can also be used for brownies or sandwich cookies.
    Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The flavors feature molasses cookies, brownies, and cinnamon.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of brownies
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