Hornet: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ชณ
hornet
[ หhษหrnษชt ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น vespa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเคคเฅเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Hornisse
๐ฎ๐ฉ tawon
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตััะตะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ szerszeล
๐ฏ๐ต ในใบใกใใ
๐ซ๐ท hornet
๐ช๐ธ avispa
๐น๐ท yaban arฤฑsฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง๋ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏุจูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ srลกeล
๐ธ๐ฐ srลกeล
๐จ๐ณ hornet
๐ธ๐ฎ hornet
๐ฎ๐ธ hornet
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตััะตะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแ แแฎแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลiลษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.