Definition of Harpy
Harpy
har·py
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(noun)
a greedy and aggressive creature/monster from Greek mythology that has a woman's head, a bird's wings and claws, and the body of either a woman or a bird;
e.g. The carving depicted a harpy being fought by a hero.
(noun)
(derogatory) a woman who is greedy and unpleasant;
e.g. They called her a harpy and refused to take her advice.
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