harpy (n.) Old form(s): Harpie
mythical rapacious bird, half woman, half vulture [symbolizing divine retribution]
MA II.i.248[Benedick to Don Pedro, of Beatrice] hold three words' conference with this harpy
Per IV.iii.46.2[Cleon to Dionyza] Thou art like the harpy
Tem III.iii.54.1[stage direction] Enter Ariel, like a harpy
Tem III.iii.84[Prospero to Ariel] Bravely the figure of this harpy hast thou / Performed
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