HARPY


Meaning of HARPY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈhɑ:pɪ ]

n. (pl. -ies) 1 (in Greek and Roman mythology) a monster with a woman's head and body and bird's wings and claws. 2 a grasping unscrupulous person. øharpy eagle a S. American crested bird of prey, Harpia harpyja, one of the largest of eagles. [F harpie or L harpyia f. Gk harpuiai snatchers (cf. harpazo snatch)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.