Etymology

Dobhar-chú

Today it means: A creature from Irish and Scottish folklore that resembles both a dog and an otter, or sometimes a half dog, half fish. Full definition →

Irish dobharchú
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  1. Irish · borrowed fromdobharchú
  2. English todayDobhar-chú

Borrowed from Irish dobharchú

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