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| Har·py [ hrpee ] (plural Har·pies) |
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flying monster, in Greek mythology: in Greek mythology, a monster that was half woman and half bird of prey. The Harpies were thought to live on the Strophades Islands and carry out acts of vengeance on behalf of the gods.
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| [14th century. Directly or via French< Latin harpyia< Greek harpuiai (plural) "snatchers" < harpazein "seize"] |
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