bald-faced hornet

noun

1. hornet

Word History and Origins

Origin of bald-faced hornet¹

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Example Sentences

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