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hornet in Malay

tebuan

/ˈhɔː.nɪt/US/ˈhɔɹ.nɪt/

hornet in Malay: tebuan. In English, hornet means any large wasp of the genus Vespa, having a brown-and-yellow-striped body and the ability to inflict a serious sting.

Malay words for hornet

a large wasp, of the genus Vespa, with a brown-and-yellow-striped body
tebuan

English meaning of hornet

  1. noun Any large wasp of the genus Vespa, having a brown-and-yellow-striped body and the ability to inflict a serious sting.
  2. noun A person who pesters with petty but ceaseless attacks.

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Questions about hornet in Malay

What is the meaning of hornet in Malay?
Hornet in Malay is tebuan.
Apakah maksud hornet dalam bahasa Melayu?
Hornet: tebuan.
What does hornet mean in English?
Hornet means any large wasp of the genus Vespa, having a brown-and-yellow-striped body and the ability to inflict a serious sting.

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