Hornet: meaning, definitions and examples

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hornet

 

[ หˆhษ”หrnษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

insect species

A hornet is a large, social wasp that often lives in colonies. They are known for their potent sting and aggressive behavior when their nests are threatened. Hornets can be found in various parts of the world and are generally recognized by their distinctive yellow and black markings. Unlike other wasps, hornets tend to be larger and can build large, aerial nests in trees or shrubs.

Synonyms

vespid, wasp, yellowjacket

Examples of usage

  • The hornet's nest was hanging from the tree.
  • Be careful, that hornet looks aggressive!
  • I was stung by a hornet while gardening.
  • Hornets play an important role in controlling pest populations.

Translations

Translations of the word "hornet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vespa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคคเฅˆเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hornisse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tawon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะตั€ัˆะตะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szerszeล„

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚บใƒกใƒใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hornet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ avispa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaban arฤฑsฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง๋ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุจูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ srลกeลˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ srลกeลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ hornet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hornet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hornet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตั€ัˆะตะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸiลŸษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ avispa

Etymology

The word 'hornet' originates from the Old English term 'hyrnet', which is akin to the Proto-Germanic word '*hurniรพล', referring to a large wasp. The term has evolved through different languages, such as Middle English 'hornet', which is used to describe social wasps that are typically larger and more aggressive than common wasps. Over time, the term became more prevalent in English-speaking cultures, often associated with the fierce behavior of these insects. The biological classification of hornets aligns them with the family Vespidae, which includes various species known for including both solitary and social wasps.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,896, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.