VESPA

Vespa, genus Vespa

(noun) type genus of the Vespidae: various hornets and yellow jackets

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

Vespa (plural Vespas)

An Italian motor scooter.

Anagrams

• paves, pavés, spave, vapes

Source: Wiktionary


Ves"pa, n. Etym: [L., wasp.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: A genus of Hymenoptera including the common wasps and hornets.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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