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Hornisse — meaning in English

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English meaning

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

Senses

Hornisse is used for these senses in English:

  • European hornet A large species of hornet (Vespa crabro) found across Eurasia and North America.
  • hornet A large wasp, of the genus Vespa, having a brown-and-yellow-striped body and the ability to inflict a serious sting.

hornet — full definition

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