Devon

American  

[dev-uhn] / ˈdɛv ən /

noun

1. Devonshire.

2. one of an English breed of red cattle, bred for beef and milk.

3. one of an English breed of sheep, bred for its long, coarse wool.

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Devon ¹ British  

/ ˈdɛvən /

noun

1. Also called: Devonshire.  a county of SW England, between the Bristol Channel and the English Channel, including the island of Lundy: the geographic and ceremonial county includes Plymouth and Torbay, which became independent unitary authorities in 1998; hilly, rising to the uplands of Exmoor and Dartmoor, with wooded river valleys and a rugged coastline. Administrative centre: Exeter. Pop (excluding unitary authorities): 714 900 (2003 est). Area (excluding unitary authorities): 6569 sq km (2536 sq miles)

2. a breed of large red beef cattle originally from Devon

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devon ² British  

/ ˈdɛvən /

noun

1. a bland processed meat in sausage form, eaten cold in slices

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Etymology

Origin of devon

named after _Devon

Example Sentences

CFO Devon May says on an analyst call that premium seat growth is expected to outpace non-premium each year through 2030.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sections of several roads in Dorset, Somerset and east Devon have been closed due to flooding, with dozens of flood warnings in place across the south-west.

From BBC

Devon and Cornwall Police said emergency services were called just before 15:00 GMT on Sunday to Exmouth Beach following a report of a possible body seen near the shore.

From BBC

Devon and Cornwall Police said Drew Perham, 24, was reported missing on Saturday after he failed to return home from a night out in Plymouth on Friday.

From BBC

A sea wall protecting the railway line in the town collapsed in two places as Storm Ingrid lashed the south Devon coast on Saturday.

From BBC