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HORNET

\hˈɔːnɪt], \hˈɔːnɪt], \h_ˈɔː_n_ɪ_t]\

Definitions of HORNET

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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Any of numerous winged hymenopterous insects of social as well as solitary habits and having formidable stings.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A kind of wasp which inflicts a severe sting; hence a waspish, disagreeable person.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

A species of wasp, so called from its antennae or horns.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

A large social wasp.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

An insect of the wasp genus, whose sting gives severe pain.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A large stinging fly.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. [Anglo-Saxon] A large, strong wasp of a dark brown and yellow colour.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

A very large strong stinging fly.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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