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hoorntje — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • hornet noun A large, aggressive wasp with a painful sting.

Senses

hoorntje is used for these senses in English:

  • hornet A large wasp, of the genus Vespa, having a brown-and-yellow-striped body and the ability to inflict a serious sting.
  • ice cream cone A thin, conical confection baked from crepe batter, sealed at its apex, used to hold ice cream while it is being eaten.

hornet — full definition

  1. noun A large, aggressive wasp with a painful sting.
  2. noun Figuratively, someone who repeatedly makes small but relentless attacks.

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