leghorn
/ˈlɛɡhɔrn/
noun
- 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.
- 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.