harpy eagle

/ˌhɑrpi ˌigəl/
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Definitions of harpy eagle
  1. noun
    large black-and-white crested eagle of tropical America
    synonyms: Harpia harpyja, harpy
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    type of:
    bird of Jove, eagle
    any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
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