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hornet Synonyms

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• noun (Context 1)

A large, social, stinging wasp primarily of the genus Vespa, characterized by a robust body, broad head, and the tendency to build large, papery nests in trees, shrubs, or cavities.

Usage Example

"The hikers carefully maintained their distance after spotting a large vespid patrolling the entrance to a hollow oak tree."

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vespid
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wasp

• Nearby Words

horned puff adder
horned viper
hornero
hornet
hornworm
hornwort
horse

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hornet. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hornet
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