a fabulous winged monster, ravenous and filthy, having the face of a woman and the body of a vulture, with long claws, and the face pale with hunger. some writers mention two, others three.-one who is rapacious or ravenous; an extortioner.-the european moor buzzard or marsh harrier (circus aeruginosus).-a large and powerful, double-crested, short-winged american eagle (thrasaetus harpyia). it ranges from texas to brazil.