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harpy noun

  /ˈhɑɹpi/ , /ˈhɑːpi/
  • (mythological creature) A mythological creature generally depicted as a bird-of-prey with the head of a maiden, a face pale with hunger and long claws on her hands personifying the destructive power of storm winds.
  • Any of a number of eagle-like birds of prey of the subfamily Harpiinae, especially the species Harpia harpyja.
harpyija
  • (derogatory) A shrewish woman.
harppu
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