Looking for the meaning of the word LEGHORN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LEGHORN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Leghorn
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 18th century: from Leghorn (Livorno), from where the straw and fowls were imported
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
lɛˈɡɔːn
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈlɛɡhɔːn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
fine plaited straw.
Short Definition:fine plaited straw
Definition:
a chicken of a small hardy breed.
Short Definition:chicken of small hardy breed
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