arpìa — meaning in English

English meaning

• harpy noun In Greek mythology, a monstrous creature with the body of a bird and the face of a woman.
• harridan noun A vicious and scolding woman, especially an older one.

Senses

arpìa is used for these senses in English:

• harridan A vicious and scolding woman, especially an older one.

harpy — full definition

1. noun In Greek mythology, a monstrous creature with the body of a bird and the face of a woman.
2. noun An insulting term for a nagging, unpleasant woman.
3. noun A large eagle-like bird of prey found in Central and South America (the harpy eagle).