Definition of Loch ness monster

1. Noun. A large aquatic animal supposed to resemble a serpent or plesiosaur of Loch Ness in Scotland.

Exact synonyms: Nessie
Group relationships: Loch Ness
Generic synonyms: Legendary Creature

Definition of Loch ness monster

1. Proper noun. (cryptozoology) A creature believed by some to inhabit Loch Ness in Scotland. ¹

2. Proper noun. (cryptozoology) (alternative spelling of Loch Ness monster) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Loch Ness Monster

Lobotes surinamensis
Lobotidae
Lobry de Bruyn-van Ekenstein transformation
Lobstein's ganglion
Lobularia
Lobularia maritima
Loc.
Local Bubble
Local Fluff
Local Group
Local Supercluster
Loch Achray
Loch Linnhe
Loch Lomond
Loch Ness
Loch Ness monster
Lochaber ax
Lochaber axe
Lochaber axes
Locke
Locke's solutions
Locke-Ringer solution
Lockean
Lockeans
Lockerbie
Lockwood's ligament
Locrian
Locrian mode
Locusta migratoria
Locustidae

Literary usage of Loch ness monster

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Adventure Guide to Scotland by Martin Li (2005)
"AUTHOR'S TIP: Drumnadrochit has two loch ness monster exhibitions, the "2000" and the "Original". For those who don't want to visit both, the "2000" is ..."

2. Scotland by David Whyte (1998)
"The best chance visitors may have of seeing the elusive Nessie is by standing next to the model in the pond at the 'The Official loch ness monster ..."

3. Giant Write Every Day by Jo Ellen Moore, Marilyn Evans, Jill Norris (1997)
"Hundreds of people claim to have seen the Loch Ness monster; a few have even taken photos. On August 28, 1968, a team of scientists from the University of ..."

4. B&b Stops in England, Scotland & Wales 2004 by Hunter Publishing, Incorporated (2004)
"Innovative, international and traditional themes on poultry, beef, lamb, vegetarian and game in season. website: www.glen-mhor.com The loch ness monster ..."

5. Daytrips Scotland and Wales by Judith Frances Duddle (2003)
"The loch ness monster is infamous and has been immortalised forever in an American film starring Ted Danson. Since the first sighting of "Nessie" in 1933 ..."

6. Best Loved Hotels 2007: Britain and Irelandby Best Loved Hotels by Best Loved Hotels (2006)
"... of woodland trails with the opportunity to see red deer, golden eagles and peregrines, although a sighting of the elusive loch ness monster is unlikely! ..."

7. British Columbia by Ed Readicker-Henderson (2004)
"... has a long greenish body, with loops like those you see in pictures of the loch ness monster. The head is supposed to look like a horse or a camel. ..."

8. Making the Match: The Right Book for the Right Reader at the Right Time by Teri S. Lesesne (2003)
"... living in the waters his father is exploring for a relative to the Loch Ness Monster. (MS) Thomas, Rob. Green Thumb. Grady wins the national science ..."

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