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Harpy
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Meaning
Noun
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In Mythological creatures & Mythological creatures:
A
mythological
creature
generally
depicted
as a bird-of-prey with the
head
of
maiden
, a
face
pale
with
hunger
and long
claws
on her
hands
personifying
the
destructive
power of
storm
winds.
⚠️
A
shrewish
woman.
●
In People:
One who is
rapacious
or
ravenous
; an extortioner.
●
The European
moor buzzard
or
marsh harrier
(Circus aeruginosus).
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In Birds of prey & Eagles:
A large and
powerful
double-crested, short-winged American
eagle
(Harpia harpyja).
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Related
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Related words may be derogatory
Rhymes
Harpy
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