/kæliːx/ or /kɑːliːx/ (also ‘kay-lee-ahkh’ or ‘kaw-lee-ahkh’)

Definitions

1. noun

A female supernatural being from Scottish and Irish folklore, often associated with winter, storms, and the earth. In Scottish folklore, she is an old hag who can be benevolent or malevolent. In Irish folklore, she is a goddess of winter and the earth.

“According to Scottish folklore, the cailleach would often dance on the hillsides to bring fertility to the land, but her malevolent side would also cause storms and harsh weather.”