South Devon

British

noun

a breed of large red cattle originally from South Devon

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Pippa Unwin, from South Devon, competed against teams from around the world at the International Snow Sculpture Festival in San Candido at the start of February.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Newton and Noss Creeks, Devon – a narrow tidal inlet just off the River Yealm in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Lottie Bryon-Edmond was chosen by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust for her commitment to raising awareness of organ donation.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2023

The Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust says it can't comment because there is a legal claim, which it is defending.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2023

The rivers of importance are the Devon and the Black or South Devon.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" by Various

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