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(Australia, sometimes attributive) 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.
2004, Heather Campbell, Dear Hearts and Gentle People, page 59:
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.
It was alright for a while, then I got the message that I wasn't quite the real Slim Dusty without my Akubra, so I put the old Sundowner back where it belonged.
