harpy eagle

noun

1. a large, powerful eagle, Harpia harpyja, of tropical America: an endangered species.

harpy eagle

noun

1. a very large tropical American eagle, Harpia harpyja, with a black-and-white plumage and a head crest

Word History and Origins

Origin of harpy eagle¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

In the Nuttall Codex, what is undoubtedly the harpy eagle is of frequent occurrence.

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