Hornet (noun)

A large, aggressive wasp with a distinctive yellow and black striped body, known for its painful sting.

Origin:

The word hornet comes from the old english word "hyrnet" which means hornet. the word likely comes from the appearance of the hornet"s head which resembles a horn. .

Examples:

1. A hornet flew into the car and stung me.
2. She saw a hornet flying around her head and she ran away.
3. The hornet's nest was hanging from the tree branch.
4. He was stung by a hornet while he was mowing the lawn.
5. Hornet stings can be dangerous for people with allergies.