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harpy

/ˈhɑːpi/

/ˈhɑrpi/

Translations

harpynoun

harpies

/ˈhɑːpi/

/ˈhɑrpi/

harpieMythologie grecque.

In the ancient tale, the hero encountered a harpy that swooped down to snatch his meal.

Dans le récit ancien, le héros rencontra une harpie qui fondit sur lui pour lui arracher son repas.

harpieFamilier et péjoratif.

The character in the novel was portrayed as a harpy, always meddling in others' affairs.

Le personnage du roman était présenté comme une harpie, toujours à se mêler des affaires des autres.

Additional translations

harpiePour l’oiseau ; le nom complet usuel est « harpie féroce ».

Synonyms

harpyadjective

/ˈhɑː.pi/

/ˈhɑr.pi/

Used only attributively; not normally gradable

Additional translations

harpienRare ; surtout en contexte littéraire ou mythologique.

Synonyms

Definitions

harpynoun

A mythological creature in Greek mythology, depicted as a bird with a human female face, known for stealing food.

In the ancient tale, the hero encountered a harpy that swooped down to snatch his meal.

A predatory or shrewish woman, often used in a derogatory sense.

The character in the novel was portrayed as a harpy, always meddling in others' affairs.

A large, powerful bird of prey found in Central and South America, known as the harpy eagle.

The harpy eagle is one of the largest and most powerful eagles in the world.

harpyadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a harpy (mythological creature or rapacious woman); fierce or predatory in nature.

The creature let out a harpy scream that chilled the soldiers to the bone.