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Noun hornet has 1 sense
  1. 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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Hornets

Definition:

Hornets refer to predatory insects belonging to the family Vespidae, subfamily Vespinae. They are known for their large size and aggressive behavior.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Noun) Hornets are the eusocial wasps that build papery nests and are commonly recognized by their brown or black bodies with white or yellow markings.

Sample Sentence: Hornets construct intricate nests using a mixture of saliva and wood fibers.

Related Products: Hornet Nests, Wasp Sprays

Sense 2:

(Noun) Hornets can also refer to basketball teams, such as the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA or the Sacramento State Hornets in college sports.

Sample Sentence: The Charlotte Hornets won their latest game with a spectacular dunk in the final seconds.

Related Products: Charlotte Hornets Jerseys, Basketballs

Sense 3:

(Noun) Hornets can also be used to describe an expressive or aggressive tone of voice in certain dialects.

Sample Sentence: The coach's loud voice had a hornets-like intensity that motivated the team to give their best performance.

Related Products: Microphones, Sound Mixers

Sense 4:

(Noun) In some local regions, hornets may refer to passionate fans who are fiercely loyal to their sports teams.

Sample Sentence: The soccer stadium was filled with hornets that cheered on their team with unmatched enthusiasm.

Related Products: Sports Team Apparel, Fan Merchandise

Note: The above descriptions and example sentences are for illustrative purposes only and may not fully capture the complexities of the term "hornets" in all situations.
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