leghorn

/ˈlɛɡhɔrn/
noun
  1. A breed of chicken known for laying many white eggs.
    • She bought a dozen eggs from her neighbor's Leghorn hens.
    • The farmer raised Leghorn chickens for their excellent egg production.
    • Leghorns are active birds that prefer to roam freely.
  2. A type of fine, plaited straw used for making hats, originally from Livorno, Italy.
    • The leghorn straw was woven into a wide-brimmed sun hat.
    • Antique leghorn hats are prized by collectors.
    • She wore a stylish leghorn hat to the garden party.
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