noun
Nessie
NEH-see
noun
1
A nickname for the Loch Ness Monster, the legendary creature said to live in a Scottish lake.
"Tourists flock to the loch hoping for a glimpse of Nessie."
How to Use Nessie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe popular nickname for the mythical Loch Ness Monster.
Word Forms
Nessies plural, Nessies plural
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Etymology
Formed from "Ness" (as in Loch Ness) plus the affectionate suffix -ie.