Harpy

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  • noun. A fabulous winged monster, ravenous and filthy, having the face of a woman and the body of a vulture.
  • noun. A shrewish woman.
  • noun. One who is rapacious or ravenous; an extortioner.
  • noun. The European moor buzzard or marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus).
  • noun. A large and powerful double-crested, short-winged American eagle (Thrasaetus harpyia).
  • Word Usage
    "May 31st, 2008 1: 39 pm ET thank god this harpy is almost history ...."
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    harridan  
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    Words with the same meaning