Akubra
UK/əˈkuːbɹə/
Akubra noun: a brand of Australian hat, especially a broad-brimmed model similar to a fedora, traditionally worn by Australian stockmen.
Noun
Akubra (plural Akubras)
- A brand of Australian hat, especially a broad-brimmed model similar to a fedora, traditionally worn by Australian stockmen.
- He had to hold his Akubra at a rakish angle to keep from being blinded by the light.1996, Janette Turner Hospital, Oyster, paperback edition, Virago Press, page 61
- Frank was wearing the large akubra (cowhand hat) that we had bought for our son and toting both carry-on bags.[…]We both looked back to see Frank trying to run with a heavy bag in each hand and yet not lose the akubra perched on his head.2004, Heather Campbell, Dear Hearts and Gentle People, page 59
- Synonyms:
- Akubra hat
Synonyms of Akubra
Forms of Akubra
| plural | Akubras |
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Origin of Akubra
Proprietary name, of unknown origin. Sometimes said (without any apparent evidence) to be from an Australian Aboriginal language (Birrpayi [Term?]).
Words formed from Akubra
Questions about Akubra
- What does Akubra mean?
- Akubra means a brand of Australian hat, especially a broad-brimmed model similar to a fedora, traditionally worn by Australian stockmen.
- What part of speech is Akubra?
- Akubra is a noun.
- How do you pronounce Akubra?
- Akubra is pronounced /əˈkuːbɹə/ (UK).
- What is the plural of Akubra?
- The plural of Akubra is Akubras.
Words near Akubra in the dictionary
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