hornet

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Noun hornet has 1 sense

hornet - large stinging paper wasp
--₁ is a kind of vespid, vespid wasp
--₁ has particulars:
giant hornet, Vespa crabro; bald-faced hornet, white-faced hornet, Vespula maculata; yellow jacket, yellow hornet, Vespula maculifrons

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Hornet

Description:

A hornet is a large stinging insect belonging to the genus Vespa. It is a predatory wasp found in various parts of the world.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A type of large stinging insect belonging to the genus Vespa.

Sample Sentence:

The hornet built its nest under the eaves of the house.

Sense 2:

(slang) An ardent or zealous person.

Sample Sentence:

John is a hornet when it comes to completing his assignments.

Sense 3:

(local) A locally popular sports team.

Sample Sentence:

The town's hornets won the championship in their division.