Devon

[ dev-uhn ]

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.

devon

¹

/ ˈdɛvən /

noun

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

Devon

²

/ ˈdɛvən /

noun

1. Also calledDevonshire 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Devon¹

named after Devon

Example Sentences

More than 100 schools across the Scottish Highlands and 30 in north Wales were closed on Thursday, while almost 200 schools in Devon and Cornwall shut or were partially closed due to the snow.

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Devon and Cornwall Police said it had received numerous calls about collisions due to the conditions, and urged drivers to check the weather before travelling.

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Sgt Messenger said Devon and Cornwall had a high population of elderly people who wanted to keep driving.

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"I don't have that long left. I might be dead by the time it's sorted out," the 66-year-old, from Devon, says.

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Despite only travelling 25 miles for today's outing, Pauline has been as far as Devon for her birdwatching trips.

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