1. (n.) A fabulous winged monster, ravenous and filthy, having the face of a woman and the body of a vulture, with long claws, and the face pale with hunger. Some writers mention two, others three.

2. (n.) One who is rapacious or ravenous; an extortioner.

3. (n.) The European moor buzzard or marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus).

4. (n.) A large and powerful, double-crested, short-winged American eagle (Thrasaetus harpyia). It ranges from Texas to Brazil.

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