Devon
noun
Devon
American
[dev-uhn]
/ ˈdɛv ən /
noun
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one of an English breed of red cattle, bred for beef and milk.
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one of an English breed of sheep, bred for its long, coarse wool.
Devon
1
British
/ ˈdɛvən /
noun
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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)
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a breed of large red beef cattle originally from Devon
devon
2
British
/ ˈdɛvən /
noun
Etymology
Origin of devon
named after Devon
Example Sentences
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The investigation, which remains ongoing, has been led by Counter Terrorism Policing South East, supported by Devon and Cornwall Police.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
National Counter Terrorism Policing head Laurence Taylor said the new arrest built on "progress made by our colleagues in Devon and Cornwall Police", and that they were working to establish "the motivation for this attack".
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
In an earlier statement, Devon and Cornwall's police and crime commissioner defended the force after the investigation was handed over to counter-terror officers.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
The development followed an earlier statement from Devon and Cornwall Police that, while they were keeping an open mind, there was "nothing to suggest" the murder was politically motivated.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
“There isn’t any Devon Winter Carnival and never has been.”
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
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