harpy
/ˈhɑrpi/
noun
- In Greek mythology, a creature with the head of a woman and the body of a bird, known for stealing things.
- The painting showed a harpy with sharp claws and a fierce expression.
- Ancient Greeks believed a harpy was a wind spirit that carried people away.
- In the story, the harpy snatched the hero's food.
- A cruel, greedy, or unpleasant woman.
- The old gossip was a real harpy, always spreading rumors.
- In the movie, the villain was a harpy who cared only about money.
- He called his boss a harpy after she yelled at him for no reason.
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