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  Devon

  noun

  Devonshire.
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  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

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Devon

The larvae were sourced from Devon and introduced with the help of specialist consultants.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

However a few locations are still experiencing their third with temperatures at Usk, Monmouthshire and Exeter, Devon reaching heatwave thresholds for the 20th consecutive day on Friday.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

"Three weeks ago, we were expecting to guide to full-year pre-tax earnings approaching $1.5 billion," Chief Financial Officer Devon May said on a conference call.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

The events produced bright and widespread auroras across the UK, with the northern lights visible as far south as Devon and Cornwall.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026

“When Danny Devon comes out onstage, he’ll be singing to empty seats. To nobody!”

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty