1. a breed of domestic chickens originally from Italy, known for their white feathers and high egg production
2. lightweight straw hats made from braided wheat straw

Examples

• The farmer raised white leghorns for their excellent egg-laying ability.
• Leghorns are among the most productive chicken breeds for commercial egg operations.
• She wore a wide-brimmed leghorn to protect herself from the sun.
• The vintage leghorns in the hat shop were beautifully crafted from Italian straw.
• His flock of leghorns produced dozens of eggs each week.
• The elegant leghorn complemented her summer dress perfectly.