murder hornet

noun

plural murder hornets

: asian giant hornet

The Asian giant hornet, also known as the "murder hornet," made headlines this year after its presence was announced in late December 2019. The insect is the world's largest hornet and preys on other insects, including honey bees …

Kaitlin Flanigan

When scientists in Washington state destroyed the first nest of so-called murder hornets found in the U.S., they discovered about 500 live specimens in various stages of development, officials said Tuesday.

Nicholas K. Geranios

Word History

First Known Use

2020, in the meaning defined above

单词	murder hornet
释义	murder hornet noun plural murder hornets : asian giant hornet The Asian giant hornet, also known as the "murder hornet," made headlines this year after its presence was announced in late December 2019. The insect is the world's largest hornet and preys on other insects, including honey bees … Kaitlin Flanigan When scientists in Washington state destroyed the first nest of so-called murder hornets found in the U.S., they discovered about 500 live specimens in various stages of development, officials said Tuesday. Nicholas K. Geranios Word History First Known Use 2020, in the meaning defined above
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