hornet
Translation
hornet
Examples
A hornet buzzed angrily near the window.
A hornet buzzed angrily near the window.
He stirred up a hornet's nest with his comments.
He stirred up a hornet's nest with his comments.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the hornet)) a large stinging wasp A hornet buzzed angrily near the window.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wasp, yellow jacket
Etymology
From Old English 'hyrnet', thought to be related to 'horn' because of its antennae.
Memory Tips
Imagine a large wasp with horns (antennae) to remember it's a 'hornet'.