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Meaning of "selkie" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SELKIE

selkie  [ˈsɛlkɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SELKIE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Selkie is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SELKIE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

selkie

Selkie

Selkies are mythological creatures found in Scottish, Irish, and Faroese folklore. Similar creatures are described in the Icelandic traditions. The word derives from earlier Scots selich,. Selkies are said to live as seals in the sea but shed their skin to become human on land. The legend is apparently most common in Orkney and Shetland and is very similar to those of swan maidens.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SELKIE


alkie
ˈælkɪ
alky
ˈælkɪ
bulky
ˈbʌlkɪ
hulky
ˈhʌlkɪ
milky
ˈmɪlkɪ
Mulki
ˈmʊlkɪ
pulque
ˈpʊlkɪ
silkie
ˈsɪlkɪ
silky
ˈsɪlkɪ
sulky
ˈsʌlkɪ
talcy
ˈtælkɪ
unbulky
ʌnˈbʌlkɪ
whelky
ˈwɛlkɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SELKIE

selflessly
selflessness
selfness
selfsame
selfsameness
selfward
selfwards
selictar
Seljuk
Seljukian
Selkirk
Selkirk Mountains
Selkirk Rex
Selkirkshire
sell
sell down the river
sell in
sell off
sell oneself
sell out

WORDS THAT END LIKE SELKIE

bakkie
bikie
bookie
chocolate chip cookie
chuckie
cookie
darkie
folkie
fortune cookie
Jackie
junkie
Okie
pinkie
quickie
rookie
talkie
tough cookie
twinkie
walkie-talkie
yorkie

Synonyms and antonyms of selkie in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «selkie» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SELKIE

Find out the translation of selkie to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of selkie from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «selkie» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

selkie
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

selkie
570 millions of speakers

English

selkie
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Selkie
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

selkie
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Selkie
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

selkie
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

selkie
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

selkie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Selkie
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

selkie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

セルキー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

selkie
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Selkie
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Selkie
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

selkie
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सेल्की
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

selkie
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Selkie
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Selkie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Selkie
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Selkie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Selkie
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

selkie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

selkie
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Selkie
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of selkie

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SELKIE»

The term «selkie» is regularly used and occupies the 55.443 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SELKIE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «selkie» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «selkie» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about selkie

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SELKIE»

Discover the use of selkie in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to selkie and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Selkie Girl
Poignant, meaningful, and romantic, Selkie Girl is a lyrical debut about a mesmerizing legend. From the Hardcover edition.
Laurie Brooks, 2008
2
Selkie
Peter has heard of the legend of the Selkie seals who can turn into humans, but he can't believe it when he rescues a real, live Selkie from the oysterman's nets. The two become friends, and Selkie teaches Peter the language of the sea.
Gillian McClure, 2010
3
In the Shadow of the Selkie
In the dangerous world of the selkie underground, a selkie vampire king and a mortal woman join forces to fight the queen of darkness that would destroy them all.
M.A. duBarry, 2008
4
The Selkie Girl
A retelling of the legend from British coasts and islands in which a man falls in love with a beautiful seal girl and forces her to live on land and be his bride.
‎1986
5
The Selkie Bride
A new plot is developing in Crimson City, one to meant destroy all vampires and werewolvesand only it can bring together those ill-fated lovers from different species, Jill and Marius.
Melanie Jackson, 2013
6
Selkie Island
Their enchanted time together called him back a few months later—but she had disappeared. Now, wounded and desperate, Selkie Island is the only safe harbor he can dredge from his feverish haze of pain.
Jorrie Spencer, 2009
7
Selkie Dreams
Belfast, 1895.
Kristin Gleeson, 2013
8
The Selkie
A USA Today Bestselling Author While the technology of the wars had changed the face of Europe, some things stayed the same; the tempestuous Scottish coast and the surrounding sea remained a place of unquenchable magic and mystery.
Melanie Jackson, 2013
9
Call of the Selkie
"Ryan's parents aren't getting on and, sadly, he isn't sure if they ever will.
Jean Bennett, 2001
10
Tudor Roses
Rnd 8: With alt Poppy and Selkie k4 steek sts; with Selkie k1 edge st; * p2 Poppy; p2 Selkie; rep from * to the last 7 sts; p2 Poppy; k1 edge st in Selkie; with alt colours k4 steek sts. Rnd 9: With alt Selkie and Sundew k4 steek sts; with Selkie k1 ...
Alice Starmore, Jade Starmore, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SELKIE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term selkie is used in the context of the following news items.
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Song of the Sea Delved into Selkie Lore
Up and down the coasts of Ireland and Scotland, stories were once commonly told in which beautiful, shape-shifting creatures - the selkies, or seal-people ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
2
Selkie: Theatre Uncut Presents David Greig's "Fragile" and "Dalgety"
Host Kenn Michael speaks with George B. Miller and Kate Scuffle, founders of Selkie Theatre, about the US premiere of two plays, "Fragile" and "Dalgety," ... «WDIY, May 15»
3
"Sekrety morza": Moja siostra selkie
Saoirse skończyła właśnie sześć lat i zupełnie przypadkowo dowiedziała się, że jest selkie – znaną z irlandzkich legend dziewczynką, która zamienia się w fokę. «Dziennik.pl, May 15»
4
School of Theatre performs “Selkie: Between Land and Sea”
The School of Theatre and Dance will tell a magical tale of a girl far away in the Scottish Isles in their performance of “Selkie: Between Land and Sea” which ... «Vidette Online, Apr 15»
5
Northcliffe Drama Club returns to festival with 'The Selkie Wife'
The contemporary Canadian drama is rooted firmly in traditional Celtic myth. Selkie, in the Orcadian dialect, is the word for “seal.” The selkie-folk were creatures ... «The Telegram, Apr 15»
6
School of Theatre and Dance to present Selkie: Between Land …
The Illinois State University School of Theatre and Dance will present Selkie: Between Land and Sea by Laurie Brooks, beginning April 16 and running through ... «Illinois State University Stories, Apr 15»
7
Song of the Sea: Rock Fairies and Owl Witches Enter the Cinema of …
John Sayles's 1994 The Secret of Roan Inish introduced filmgoers to selkies, mermaid-like creatures from Celtic mythology who live as humans on land and as ... «TheStranger.com, Feb 15»
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Get to know Best Animated Feature nominee Song of the Sea with …
Meanwhile, Saoirse, turning 6 and still unable to speak, has a childlike curiosity that turns out to be something magical: she's a selkie, possessing the ability to ... «EW Community, Feb 15»
9
'Song of the Sea' is an animated film you won't forget
"Song of the Sea" begins with the myth of the selkie, a creature (also featured in John Sayles' 1994 "The Secret of Roan Inish") that manages to be a seal in the ... «Detroit Free Press, Feb 15»
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7 Things Parents Should Know About 'Song of the Sea'
Song of the Sea is the latest film from Tomm Moore ( The Secret of Kells ) and is based on the Irish legend of the selkie—creatures that live as seals in the sea ... «GeekDad, Feb 15»

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