hornet

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see also: Hornet

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ˈhɔː.nɪt/
• (America) IPA: /ˈhɔɹ.nɪt/

Noun

hornet (plural hornets)

1. A large wasp, of the genus Vespa, having a brown-and-yellow-striped body and the ability to inflict a serious sting.
2. A person who pesters with petty but ceaseless attacks.

Translations

• French: frelon
• German: Hornisse
• Italian: calabrone
• Portuguese: vespão, abelha-pedreira
• Russian: ше́ршень
• Spanish: avispón

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Hornet

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Noun

hornet (plural hornets)

1. (soccer) someone connected with Watford Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc.

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