hornets

/HH AO1 R N AH0 T S/
noun
  1. 1

    A large wasp, of the genus Vespa, having a brown-and-yellow-striped body and the ability to inflict a serious sting.

  2. 2

    A person who pesters with petty but ceaseless attacks.

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