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harpy

[hahr-pee] / ˈhɑr pi /
NOUN
a shrewish woman
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NOUN
a greedy person
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Harpy eagles had been spotted along the river a couple of years ago, Mr. Gualinga said, adding that he’d seen them on trips to the area in recent months.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023

Harpy eagles were once widespread throughout southern Mexico and Central and South America, but tree cutting and burning has dramatically shrunk their range.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 30, 2021

The IAI Harpy is launched from the ground and can linger for hours over a target area.

From The Verge • Jun. 3, 2021

Harpy birthday: On Dec. 8, wish it on Ann Coulter.

From Washington Post • Jul. 26, 2018

And how did he accomplish that, unless he is himself the Harpy?

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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