Meaning of the word hornet in English

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hornet

US /ˈhɔːr.nət/
UK /ˈhɔːr.nət/
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Noun

1.

a large, stinging wasp, typically larger than a common wasp and with a mainly yellow and black striped body.

Example:
A giant hornet flew into the room, causing panic.
Be careful, there's a hornet nest near the old tree.
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