Hornet's Nest (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Habitation for wasps or hornets.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Synonyms

• Hornets' Nest
• Wasps' Nest
• Wasp's Nest

Hypernyms

• Nidus

Meaning ²

A highly contentious or hazardous situation; "talk of invading Iraq stirred up a political hornets' nest".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Hornets' Nest