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harpy

Syllabification: (har·py)
Pronunciation: /ˈhärpē/
Definition of harpy

noun (plural harpies)

Greek & Roman Mythology
  • a rapacious monster described as having a woman’s head and body and a bird’s wings and claws or depicted as a bird of prey with a woman’s face.
  • a grasping, unpleasant woman.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin harpyia, from Greek harpuiai 'snatchers'

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