SINCE 1828
dev·on
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Definition of devon
(Entry 1 of 3)
: any of an English breed of vigorous red cattle used for meat and milk
Devon
abbreviationDefinition of Devon (Entry 2 of 3)
Devon
geographical name
Dev·on
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variants:
or Devonshire \ ˈde-vən-ˌshir ,
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Definition of Devon (Entry 3 of 3)
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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