Harpy (noun)

  1. A mythical creature with the face of a woman and the body of a bird, known for their voracity and sharp claws.
  2. A shrewish, scolding woman.

Origin:

From the greek harpuiai, which refers to the mythical creatures with the face of a woman and the body of a bird, known for their voracity and sharp claws.

Examples:

  1. In Greek mythology, harpies were known as the spirits of storm winds.
  2. The harpy was a terrifying creature in the ancient world.
  3. She was known as the office harpy because of her sharp tongue.
  4. She was a harpy when it came to getting what she wanted.
  5. The harpy's claws were said to be as sharp as knives.
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