harpy

A noun referring to a mythological creature from Greek and Roman mythology, typically depicted as a bird with a woman's face, known for stealing or carrying off things.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее мифическое существо из греческой и римской мифологии, обычно изображаемое как птица с женским лицом, известное тем, что крадет или уносит вещи.esSustantivo que designa a un ser mitológico de la mitología griega y romana, representado generalmente como un ave con rostro de mujer, famoso por robar o arrebatar cosas.frNom désignant une créature mythologique de la mythologie grecque et romaine, généralement représentée comme un oiseau à tête de femme, connue pour voler ou emporter des objets ou des personnes.deEin Substantiv, das ein mythisches Wesen aus der griechischen und römischen Mythologie bezeichnet, meist dargestellt als Vogel mit Frauenkopf, bekannt dafür, Dinge zu rauben oder fortzutragen; auch eine habgierige oder bösartige Frau.ptSubstantivo que designa uma criatura mítica da mitologia grega e romana, geralmente representada como uma ave com rosto de mulher, conhecida por roubar ou levar coisas. Também pode se referir a uma mulher cruel, gananciosa ou agressiva.zh希腊罗马神话中一种半人半鸟的怪物，通常为女性面孔和鸟类身体，性情凶残，常抢夺或掠走人和物品；也引申指贪婪、凶恶或令人讨厌的女人。arاسم يشير إلى مخلوق أسطوري في الميثولوجيا الإغريقية والرومانية، يُصوَّر عادةً كطائر له وجه امرأة، ويُعرف باختطاف الأشياء أو حملها بعيدًا.

1. Mythological creature C1 formal

   A mythical creature with the body of a bird and the face of a woman, often depicted as a monster.

   • In Greek mythology, harpies were sent by the gods to punish people.
   • The harpy is often portrayed as a winged spirit of storm winds.
   • Ancient art frequently shows harpies snatching food or people.

   ruГарпияesArpía (criatura mitológica)frHarpie (créature mythologique)deHarpyieptHarpiazh哈耳庇厄arهَارْبِيَّة

2. Cruel or greedy person C1 informal

   A person, especially a woman, who is cruel, greedy, or aggressive.

   • The old woman was called a harpy by the neighbors for her constant complaints.
   • She acted like a harpy, demanding more money from everyone.
   • He described his boss as a harpy who never showed any kindness.

   ruЖестокий или жадный человекesPersona cruel o codiciosafrPersonne cruelle ou cupidedeGrausamer oder gieriger MenschptPessoa cruel ou gananciosazh残忍或贪婪的人arشخص قاسٍ أو جشع

   Синонимы: dragonharridannagshrewtermagantviragovixenwitch

• harpies plural form
• harpies' possessive plural form
• harpy's possessive singular form