Nessie

nes·sie

UK/ˈnɛsi/ US/ˈnɛsi/ rare informal

noun

large aquatic animal supposed to resemble a serpent or plesiosaur of Loch Ness in Scotland

Synonyms

Loch Ness monster

Origin

Suffixed with -ie, compare Neddie and Nellie, respectively from Edward and Eleanor

Related words

Broader terms

legendary creature

Parts

Loch Ness

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noun
singular	nessie
plural	nessies