English

Proper noun

Leghorn

1. (dated) the town of Livorno in Italy

Noun

Leghorn ‎(plural Leghorns)

1. A breed of mostly white poultry.
   • ”Among the light breeds there are probably more good strains of White Leghorn than any other variety. The Brown Leghorn is not quite so popular but is capable of high yields …. The Black Leghorn is another breed which has enjoyed popularity.” See ref. p. 42.

References

1962: C.Arthur Pearson. Pictorial Poultry-Keeping. Cox & Wyman Ltd (2nd ed.)

English

Noun

leghorn ‎(plural leghorns)

1. A type of dried wheat straw, fabric made from it, or a hat made from that fabric.
2. A member of a breed of chickens.

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