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hornet

/ˈhɔɹ.nɪt/ noun B2
  1. Any large wasp of the genus Vespa, having a brown-and-yellow-striped body and the ability to inflict a serious sting.
  2. A person who pesters with petty but ceaseless attacks.

Plural hornets

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