harpij
Dutch edit
Etymology edit
From Middle Dutch harpie, arpie, from Old French harpie, from Latin harpyia, from Ancient Greek ἅρπυια (hárpuia).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
harpij f (plural harpijen)
- (Greek mythology) harpy (hybrid of a woman and a bird of prey)
- harpy eagle, Harpia harpyja
- Synonym: harpijarend
- (derogatory) harpy, harridan (malicious or unpleasant woman)
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Descendants edit
- Afrikaans: harpy