large stinging paper wasp
"The angry hornet buzzed around my head while I tried to enjoy my evening picnic in the garden."
A large wasp, of the genus Vespa, having a brown-and-yellow-striped body and the ability to inflict a serious sting.
"After years of being criticized by local rivals, the new manager finally felt accepted by his team's supporters as a true hornet."
someone connected with Watford Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc.