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Meaning of yellowjacket
A yellowjacket is primarily a type of wasp that is typically yellow and black in color.
Etymology of yellowjacket
The word "yellowjacket" originates from the yellow and black coloration of these wasps.
The term has been used in American English since the late 18th century to describe these insects.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A yellowjacket is a small, predatory wasp with a yellow and black body, known for its painful sting.
- * It is a type of social wasp that builds large paper nests and is often found near human habitations.
Usage Examples
- The park ranger warned us about the yellowjacket nest in the old tree.
- * Yellowjackets are known to be aggressive when their nests are threatened.
- * A yellowjacket sting can be very painful and may cause an allergic reaction in some people.
Antonyms
harmless insect
beneficial insect
pollinator
honey bee
butterfly
moth
ladybug
lacewing
dragonfly
damselfly
non-stinging insect
non-venomous insect
gentle creature
benign animal
innocuous creature
non-aggressive insect