leghorn

Leg·horn

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [leg-hawrn for 1–3; leg-ern, -hawrn for 4]
- /ˈlɛgˌhɔrn for 1–3; ˈlɛg ərn, -ˌhɔrn for 4 /
- /le.ˈɡɔːn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [leg-hawrn for 1–3; leg-ern, -hawrn for 4]
- /ˈlɛgˌhɔrn for 1–3; ˈlɛg ərn, -ˌhɔrn for 4 /

Definitions of leghorn word

noun leghorn English name of Livorno. 1
noun leghorn (lowercase) a fine, smooth, plaited straw. 1
noun leghorn (lowercase) a hat made of such straw, often having a broad, soft brim. 1
noun leghorn one of a Mediterranean breed of chickens that are prolific layers of white-shelled eggs. 1
noun leghorn Fine plaited straw. 1
noun leghorn breed of chicken 1

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Parts of speech for Leghorn

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leghorn popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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