单词 | harpy |
释义 | harpy 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. Phrases and idioms harpy eagle a S. American crested bird of prey, Harpia harpyja, one of the largest of eagles. Etymology: F harpie or L harpyia f. Gk harpuiai snatchers (cf. harpazo snatch) |
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