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Leghorn en · PROPN · etymology 1
Pronunciation
- /ˈlɛɡhɔːn/ (UK)
- /ˈlɛɡhɔɹn/ (US)
Etymology
From Old Italian Legorno, from Latin Liburnus, from Liburnī, name of the ancient population of Liburnians. Doublet of Livorno.
Meanings
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(dated) The city of Livorno in Italy.
Leghorn was the nearest port of consequence, […] the most likely of any in Italy to assist their plan. (III, ix)
1794, Ann Radcliffe, Mysteries of Udolpho:
Leghorn en · NOUN · etymology 2
Meanings
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(alt-of) Alternative letter-case form of leghorn.
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.
1962, C. Arthur Pearson, Pictorial Poultry-Keeping, 2nd edition, Cox & Wyman Ltd, page 42:
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