a malicious woman with a fierce temper
Used in a Sentence
harpy
How to use harpy in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for harpy.
Editorial note
Well, I'd not run across that particular harpy before.
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Quick take
a malicious woman with a fierce temper
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of harpy gathered in one view.
(Greek mythology) vicious winged monster; often depicted as a bird with the head of a woman
any of various fruit bats of the genus Nyctimene distinguished by nostrils drawn out into diverging tubes
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for harpy.
noun
a malicious woman with a fierce temper
noun
(Greek mythology) vicious winged monster; often depicted as a bird with the head of a woman
See also: Harpy
noun
any of various fruit bats of the genus Nyctimene distinguished by nostrils drawn out into diverging tubes
noun
large black-and-white crested eagle of tropical America
Example sentences
Well, I'd not run across that particular harpy before.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use harpy in a sentence?
Well, I'd not run across that particular harpy before.
What does harpy mean?
a malicious woman with a fierce temper
What part of speech is harpy?
harpy is commonly used as noun.