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  Devon

  noun

  Devonshire.
• devon
  devon

  noun

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

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

Many passengers have taken to social media to voice their frustration, including South Devon MP Caroline Voaden.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Scott Davies, owner of Babbacombe Palms Guest House, in Torquay, Devon, said it had been a positive month and "everyone needs a good season this year".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Detectives and search specialists are continuing "extensive enquiries" in Devon to find missing 14-year-old Taylor Charlton, police have said.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Devon has an 18% free-cash-flow yield with oil at about $68 a barrel on the forward curve.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

It was not the essence of Devon, and so it was donated, without too serious a wrench, to the war.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles