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leghorn

The correct spelling is leghorn.

How to pronounce leghorn

noun

IPA: /lɛˈɡɔːn/

Say it like: Leg-hor-n

The correct spelling is leghorn. A type of dried plaited wheat straw fabric. For example: "The cartoon character Foghorn Leghorn was obviously not actually a leghorn because he was much too big."

Usage Examples

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

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A type of dried plaited wheat straw fabric.
  2. 2.A hat made from that fabric.
  3. 3.A small white chicken of a hardy breed.

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