Harpy: meaning, definitions and examples

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harpy

 

[ หˆhษ‘หrpi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mythology

A harpy is a half-woman, half-bird creature in Greek and Roman mythology, typically depicted as a bird of prey with a woman's face.

Synonyms

fury, monster, siren

Examples of usage

  • The harpies were sent to punish King Phineus by snatching away his food before he could eat.
  • According to legend, harpies would carry the souls of the dead to the underworld.

Translations

Translations of the word "harpy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น harpia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฐเคชเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Harpyie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ harpy

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐั€ะฟั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ harpia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒผใƒ”ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท harpie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arpรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท harpy

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•˜ํ”ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุงุฑุจูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ harpyje

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ harpya

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“ˆ่€ณๅบ‡ๅŽ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ harpija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ harpรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะฐั€ะฟะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒ แƒžแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ harpiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arpรญa

Etymology

The word 'harpy' originates from Greek mythology, where they were described as fearsome winged spirits with the faces of women. They were known for their role as agents of punishment or vengeance. The concept of harpies has been referenced in various works of literature and art throughout history, symbolizing different aspects of feminine power and danger.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,754 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.