Hornet
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈhɔː.nɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hornet is a noun meaning Any large wasp of the genus Vespa, having a brown-and-yellow-striped body and the ability to inflict a serious sting.
Meaning
Any large wasp of the genus Vespa, having a brown-and-yellow-striped body and the ability to inflict a serious sting.
More Meanings
- A person who pesters with petty but ceaseless attacks.
Word Forms
- hornets
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include venom, stinger, stings, wasp, vespid, yellowjacket.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.