leghorn

/'leghɔ:n/
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leghorn

A woman wears a leghorn hat to the garden party.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown: "Leghorn" refers to a type of formal, lightweight hat traditionally woven from straw, often associated with summer wear or specific uniforms.
Usage
  • The word "leghorn" is used as a countable noun to describe a specific style of hat. It is often capitalized ("Leghorn") when referring to the hat's historical origin from Livorno, Italy.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • She wore a elegant leghorn to the garden party.
    • The vintage photograph showed men in suits and leghorns.
Advanced Usage
  • "Leghorn" as a material: Historically, the term could refer to the specific type of plaited straw from Livorno used to make such hats.
    • The hat was made of genuine Leghorn.
Variants and Related Words
  • Leghorn (capitalized): When capitalized, it can specifically denote the hat's origin from Livorno (an anglicization of "Livorno") or the type of straw.
  • Straw hat: A general term for hats made of straw, under which a leghorn is a specific style.
  • Boater: A similar stiff straw hat with a flat crown and brim, often used synonymously in casual contexts, though a boater typically has a solid, flat brim.
Synonyms
  • Boater: A stiff straw hat with a flat crown.
  • Skimmer: Another term for a flat-crowned straw hat.
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leghorn

A woman wears a leghorn hat to the garden party.

Noun
  1. a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown

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