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devon

noun, often capitalized dev·on \ ˈde-vən \

Definition of devon

: any of an English breed of vigorous red cattle used for meat and milk

Origin and Etymology of devon

Devon, England

Devon

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Definition of Devon

Devonshire

Devon

geographical name Dev·on \ ˈde-vən \
variants: or Devonshire play \ˈde-vən-ˌshir, -shər\

Definition of Devon

county of southwestern England bordering the English Channel; capital Exeter area 2686 square miles (6957 square kilometers), population 746,399
see also devonian

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