Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hawr-nit]
- /ˈhɔr nɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hawr-nit]
- /ˈhɔr nɪt/
Definition of white-faced hornet words
- noun white-faced hornet any large, stinging paper wasp of the family Vespidae, as Vespa crabro (giant hornet) introduced into the U.S. from Europe, or Vespula maculata (bald-faced hornet or white-faced hornet) of North America. 1
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Origin of white-faced hornet
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1890-95
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Parts of speech for White-faced hornet
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white-faced hornet popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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