noun Etymology: Middle English hernet, from Old English hyrnet; akin to Old High German hornaz ~, Latin crabro Date: before 12th century any of the larger vespid wasps (as of the genus Vespa )
HORNET
Meaning of HORNET in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012