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

Kumar listed Devon Energy as his second-choice oil-and-gas pick.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Keep an eye on shale companies like Diamondback Energy, Occidental, and Devon Energy —none of which have hit past highs.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

He said other UK councils had seen success by introducing aires, including a trial at South Hams in Devon which saw five sites being made permanent.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The remarkably well-preserved fossil skeleton was uncovered in ancient lakebed sediments at Haughton Crater on Devon Island in Nunavut.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

Like all old, good schools, Devon did not stand isolated behind walls and gates but emerged naturally from the town which had produced it.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles