bald-faced hornet
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bald-faced hornet
An Americanism dating back to 1860–65
Example Sentences
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A single bald-faced hornet dwelling may grow to the size of a rugby ball.
From New York Times
The giant hornet, which is native to Asia, is often confused with the European hornet and the bald-faced hornet, both of which are common in Arkansas, Zawislak said.
From Washington Times
The hornet dwarfs other winged insects, making the yellow-head bumblebee, bald-faced hornet and western yellowjacket seem small in comparison, and even when compared to the burly bumblebee, according to the Herald.
From Fox News
If the bald-faced hornet spots one taking off, it swoops down and bites its head off in midair.
From Seattle Times
For its size and complexion I know of nothing that is worthy to be mentioned in the same breath with mescal, unless it is the bald-faced hornet of the Sunny South.
From Project Gutenberg
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