harpy
The origin and history of harpy.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek harpuia, "snatcher," from harpazo, "to seize" — the same root behind "rapacious."
The origin and history of harpy.
From Ancient Greek harpuia, "snatcher," from harpazo, "to seize" — the same root behind "rapacious."
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