"hornet" meaning in English

See hornet in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈhɔː.nɪt/ [UK], /ˈhɔr.nɪt/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hornet.wav [UK] Forms: hornet [singular], hornets [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A hornet is a large wasp that is usually red or yellow in color.
    Sense id: simple-hornet-en-noun-6yLP3gvY
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