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hornet

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhɔːrnɪt/ · UK /ˈhɔːnɪt/

Forms: hornets

hornet means: A large flying insect like a wasp that can give a painful sting.

noun

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A large flying insect like a wasp that can give a painful sting.

  • A hornet flew into the room.
  • We found hornets nesting in the old tree.
  • Has anyone been stung by a hornet here?

Common phrases: hornet nest, hornet sting, giant hornet

Questions about hornet

What does hornet mean?

A large flying insect like a wasp that can give a painful sting.

What is hornet in other languages?

Türkçe: eşek arısı · Español: avispón · Français: frelon · Deutsch: Hornisse · Italiano: calabrone · 日本語: スズメバチ

How do you pronounce hornet?

In American English /ˈhɔːrnɪt/; in British English /ˈhɔːnɪt/.

How do you use hornet in a sentence?

A hornet flew into the room. We found hornets nesting in the old tree.

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