Leghorn definition

lĕghôrn, -ərn

Any of a breed of small, hardy domestic chickens of Mediterranean origin, noted for prolific production of eggs.

noun

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

noun

A braided fabric made from this straw.

noun

A hat made from this fabric.

noun

Any of a breed of small, domestic chicken with white feathers, originating in the Mediterranean region: the prevalent egg-producing breed in the U.S.

noun

A plaiting made of an Italian wheat straw, cut green and bleached when dry.

noun

A hat, typically broad-brimmed, made of this straw.

noun

(place) Seaport in Tuscany, W Italy, on the Ligurian Sea.

proper name

A type of dried wheat straw, fabric made from it, or a hat made from that fabric.

noun

A member of a breed of chickens.

The cartoon character 'Foghorn Leghorn' was obviously not actually a leghorn because he was much too big.

noun

(dated) The town of Livorno in Italy.

pronoun

A breed of mostly white poultry.

noun

Other Word Forms

Singular:

leghorn

Plural:

leghorns

After Leghorn

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition