Harpax
Harpax is a term with historical linguistic roots and modern usage as a proper name in various contexts. In ancient Greek, the verb harpazo means to seize, and the related noun harpax can denote one who seizes—a thief or plunderer—in some passages. In Latin-language technical and military vocabulary, harpax described a grappling hook or similar device used to seize or grapple objects or the equipment of enemies. The word appears in classical literature both metaphorically and literally, reflecting the concept of capture or snatching.
In modern times, Harpax is used as a proper name in various contexts. It has been adopted
Harpax can also appear in scholarly or scientific contexts as a Latinized term in taxonomy or nomenclature,