"wasp" meaning in English

See wasp in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Audio: En-us-wasp.ogg [US] Forms: wasp [singular], wasps [plural]
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  1. A wasp is a yellow and black insect which flies fast, has a narrow waist and a sting, bigger than a bee.
    Sense id: simple-wasp-en-noun-27HLNX40
     
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