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Leghorn

See Livorno.

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leg·horn  (lghôrn, -rn)

n.

1.

a. The dried and bleached straw of an Italian variety of wheat.

b. A plaited fabric made from this straw.

c. A hat made from this fabric.

2. often Leghorn Any of a breed of small, hardy domestic fowl of Mediterranean origin, noted for prolific production of eggs.

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[After Leghorn.]

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leghorn [ˈlɛgˌhɔːn]

n

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a type of Italian wheat straw that is woven into hats

2. (Clothing & Fashion) any hat made from this straw when plaited

[named after Leghorn (Livorno)]

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Leghorn

n

1. (Placename) the English name for Livorno

2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) a breed of domestic fowl laying white eggs

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

leghorn - a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown boater, Panama hat, straw hat, Panama, sailor, skimmer chapeau, hat, lid - headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

Translations

Leghorn [ˈlegˈhɔːn] N → Livorno m (Hist) → Liorna f

Leghorn

n (Geog) → Livorno nt