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noun
A seal which can magically transform into a human by shedding its skin.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: Celtic mythology
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noun
Either of two similar-looking seals.
The common seal (harbor seal) (Phoca vitulina).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Scotland, Shetland
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noun
Either of two similar-looking seals.
The grey seal (Halichoerus grypus).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Scotland, Shetland
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History
From Scots selkie fowk (“seal folk”).
Across languages
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