Wasp.
Jasper
JAS-per
ˈdʒaspər
Noun
Example Sentences
"There's a jasper in here!"
"Jasper's nest in the roof."
Etymology & History
Devon word for wasp. Etymology uncertain, possibly personification. Regional insect name, like Boris for daddy longlegs.
Word Details
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Region
Devon
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Era
1800s
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Formality
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