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• Harpy — Har py (h[aum]r p[y^]), n.; pl. {Harpies} ( p[i^]z). [F. harpie, L. harpyia, Gr. a rpyia, from the root of arpa zein to snatch, to seize. Cf. {Rapacious}.] 1. (Gr. Myth.) A fabulous winged monster, ravenous and filthy, having the face of a woman… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Harpy bat — Harpy Har py (h[aum]r p[y^]), n.; pl. {Harpies} ( p[i^]z). [F. harpie, L. harpyia, Gr. a rpyia, from the root of arpa zein to snatch, to seize. Cf. {Rapacious}.] 1. (Gr. Myth.) A fabulous winged monster, ravenous and filthy, having the face of a… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Harpy fly — Harpy Har py (h[aum]r p[y^]), n.; pl. {Harpies} ( p[i^]z). [F. harpie, L. harpyia, Gr. a rpyia, from the root of arpa zein to snatch, to seize. Cf. {Rapacious}.] 1. (Gr. Myth.) A fabulous winged monster, ravenous and filthy, having the face of a… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• harpy — [här′pē] n. pl. harpies [MFr harpie < L harpyia < Gr harpyiai, pl., lit., snatchers < harpazein, to snatch < IE * serp < base * ser , sickle, curved hook > L sarpere, to prune] 1. [H ] Gr. Myth. any of several hideous, filthy,… …   English World dictionary

• harpy — late 14c., from O.Fr. harpie (14c.), from Gk. Harpyia (pl.), lit. snatchers, probably related to harpazein to snatch (see RAPID (Cf. rapid)). Metaphoric extension to greedy person is c.1400. In Homer they are merely personified storm winds, who… …   Etymology dictionary

• harpy — ► NOUN (pl. harpies) 1) Greek & Roman Mythology a rapacious monster usually depicted with a woman s head and body and a bird s wings and claws. 2) a grasping, unscrupulous woman. ORIGIN Greek harpuiai snatchers …   English terms dictionary

• harpy eagle — n. a large, black and white, short winged tropical American eagle (Harpia harpyja) with a double crest and a powerful bill and claws …   English World dictionary

• Harpy (Dungeons & Dragons) — Infobox D D creature name=Harpy alignment= type=Monstrous humanoid subtype= source= first= mythical=Harpy based= wizards image URL=http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/MM35 gallery/MM35 PG150.jpg OGL stats… …   Wikipedia

• Harpy Valentine — Infobox animanga character name = Harpy Valentine series = Saint Seiya caption = Harpy Valentine by Masami Kurumada first = creator = Masami Kurumada voiced by = Eiji Takemoto (竹本英史) age = 20 gender = Male born = February 14 nationality = Cyprus… …   Wikipedia

• Harpy — For other uses, see Harpy (disambiguation). Harpy Mythology Greek Grouping Legendary creature Sub grouping Hybrid …   Wikipedia

• Harpy (disambiguation) — A harpy is a death spirit in Greek mythology.Harpy may also refer to:* Harpy Valentine, a minor character from Saint Seiya * IAI Harpy , an unmanned aerial vehicle * The Harpy , an American film * Harpy , a character in the video game Puyo Puyo… …   Wikipedia