Any of the genus Asilus and allied genera of dipterous insects, of which there are numerous species; large and fierce flies which capture bees and other insects, often larger than themselves, and suck their blood.

plural of Asian giant hornet

Vespa mandarinia, the world's largest hornet, native to temperate and tropical Eastern Asia, and having a powerful sting.

(literally) A hornets' nest. / (figuratively) An unpleasant or controversial situation likely to be exacerbated by outside involvement.

Resembling or characteristic of a hornet.

cicada killer (not a true hornet)

A flying insect, Vespa mandarinia japonica, known for being a subspecies of the world's largest hornet.

plural of Japanese giant hornet

(Canada, slang) Bylaw officer.

plural of green hornet