dev·on
| \ ˈde-vən
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Definition of devon
(Entry 1 of 2)
: any of an English breed of vigorous red cattle used for meat and milk
Devon
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“Devon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devon. Accessed 9 Aug. 2022.
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Devon geographical name
Dev·on
| \ ˈde-vən
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variants:
or Devonshire \
ˈde-vən-ˌshir
, -shər
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, -shər
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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 sense 1
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The first known use of devon was in 1834
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