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Complete Definition of "Leghorn"

English

Proper noun
Leghorn

  1. dated the town of Livorno in Italy

Noun
wikipedia|Leghorn chicken
Leghorn

  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.)

Category:Chickens
Category:Food and Drink
Category:Poultry

it:Leghorn

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