Horntail

/ˈhɔːn.teɪl/

/ˈhɔrn.teɪl/

Translation of "horntail" into Russian

Noun

/ˈhɔːn.teɪl/

/ˈhɔrn.teɪl/

horntail

horntails pl

хвостатая оса

The horntail is a type of wood-boring wasp.

Хвостатая оса - это вид древесной осы.

Noun

/ˈhɔːn.teɪl/

/ˈhɔrn.teɪl/

A type of wasp-like insect belonging to the family Siricidae, known for its long, horn-like ovipositor.

The horntail laid its eggs in the bark of the tree, where the larvae would eventually hatch.

Noun

A type of wood-boring wasp belonging to the family Siricidae, known for their long, horn-like ovipositors.

The forester identified the damage to the tree as being caused by horntails.

The larvae of these wasps, which bore into wood and can cause damage to trees.

The presence of horntails in the timber was a concern for the lumber company.

Adjective

/ˈhɔːn.teɪl/

/ˈhɔrn.teɪl/

Relating to or characteristic of a horntail (wood wasp).

Horntail larvae can weaken living trees by tunnelling into the wood.

Proper noun

A ferocious breed of dragon from J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, properly called the Hungarian Horntail.

Harry faced a Horntail during the Triwizard Tournament.