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Webster 1913 Edition
Leghorn
Leg′horn
(lĕg′hôrn)
, Noun.
A straw plaiting used for bonnets and hats, made from the straw of a particular kind of wheat, grown for the purpose in Tuscany, Italy; – so called from Leghorn, the place of exportation.
Definition 2024
Leghorn
Leghorn
See also: leghorn
English
Proper noun
Leghorn
Noun
Leghorn (plural Leghorns)
- A breed of mostly white poultry.
- ”Among the light breeds there are probably more good strains of White Leghorn than any other variety. The Brown Leghorn is not quite so popular but is capable of high yields …. The Black Leghorn is another breed which has enjoyed popularity.” See ref. p. 42.
References
1962: C.Arthur Pearson. Pictorial Poultry-Keeping. Cox & Wyman Ltd (2nd ed.)