harpy

Pronunciation:  US [ˈhɑrpi] UK [ˈhɑː(r)pi]
  • n.Harpy (ancient Greece and Roman mythology monsters), vicious women
  • WebHarpy Banshees; Eagle Banshee;
battle-ax battle-axe dragon lady fury shrew harridan termagant virago vixen
  • She was, undoubtedly, a witch, a harpy, a filth-minded old baggage.
    Source: J. Diski