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hornet

2 entries found.

Main Entry:
hor·net 
          Listen to the pronunciation of hornet
Pronunciation:
\ˈhr-nət\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English hernet, from Old English hyrnet; akin to Old High German hornaz hornet, Latin crabro
Date:
before 12th century
: any of the larger vespid wasps (as of the genus Vespa) — compare yellow jacket


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