leghorn

/ˌlɛgˈhɔrn/
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Other forms: leghorns

Definitions of leghorn
  1. noun
    a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown
    synonyms: Panama, Panama hat, boater, sailor, skimmer, straw hat
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    type of:
    chapeau, hat, lid
    headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
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