Definition of Harpy
a mythological monster that has a woman’s head and a bird’s body
Examples of Harpy in a sentence
A winged monster with the face of an old woman, the harpy is at the center of many Greek myths. 🔊
Ready to snatch people up with her sharp talons, the hag-faced harpy flew around ancient Rome looking for someone to devour. 🔊
Aello, a harpy from several famous myths, used her strong wings and birdlike body to torture sailors and create rough sea storms. 🔊
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