The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word LEGHORNÂ
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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What does LEGHORNÂ mean?
LEGHORNÂ noun- A type of dried plaited wheat straw fabric.
- A hat made from that fabric.
- A small white chicken of a hardy breed.