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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

A hornet is a large, stinging insect belonging to the genus Vespa. It is known for its aggressive nature and painful sting.

Noun

An insect: a large wasp-like insect with a powerful sting, typically black and yellow.

Example sentence: The hornet buzzed around the picnic table, causing everyone to quickly flee in fear.

Informal term for a person who is fierce, aggressive, or combative.

Example sentence: Watch out for Joe, he's a real hornet when he's angry.

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