hornet in German
hornet in German is Hornisse — hornet means a large, aggressive wasp with a painful sting.
hornet in German
Hornisse
A large wasp, of the genus Vespa, having a brown-and-yellow-striped body and the ability to inflict a serious sting.
What does "hornet" mean?
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noun A large, aggressive wasp with a painful sting.
"A hornet's nest hung from the eaves of the barn."
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noun Figuratively, someone who repeatedly makes small but relentless attacks.
"The critic was a hornet, stinging every new release in his column."
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hornet in a sentence
- A hornet's nest hung from the eaves of the barn.
- He was stung twice by a hornet while mowing the lawn.
- The critic was a hornet, stinging every new release in his column.
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What is "hornet" in German?
"hornet" in German is Hornisse. hornet means: A large, aggressive wasp with a painful sting.
How do you use "hornet" in a sentence?
Example: "A hornet's nest hung from the eaves of the barn." In German, "hornet" is Hornisse.
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