A species of orchid, Ophrys sphegodes, found in Europe and the Middle East.

someone who is on early retirement

A specific form of the Latin language, which developed from the Renaissance Latin in early 16th century, served as the lingua franca of science, education, and to some degree diplomacy in Europe and was mostly displaced with national languages by the late 18th century.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see get up, early. / To be dedicated and energetic in pursuing a goal.

The Korean language from the beginning of the seventeenth century to the end of the nineteenth century.

A large number of fortuitous events come at the same time.

plural of small and early

Whoever arrives first has the best chance of success; some opportunities are only available to the first competitors.

The form of the German language spoken from 1350 or 1500 to 1650 CE, successor to Middle High German.

Alternative form of the early bird gets the worm