# hornets

Pronunciation: US say "HOR-nits" /ˈhɔɹ.nɪts/; UK say "HAW-nits" /ˈhɔː.nɪts/

## Noun

1. Plural of hornet. — plural of hornet
   - Simple: Plural of hornet. Use this form when talking about more than one hornet.
   - _A swarm of hornets chased the hikers down the trail._
   - _The gardener was stung twice before noticing the hornets in the hedge._

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