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devon

/ˈdɛv.ən/
dev · on
Plural:devons
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Adjective:Devonian
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devon Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A county in southwestern England located on the peninsula between the Bristol Channel to the north and the English Channel to the south, with Exeter as its county town.

2

Australian A type of mild, finely ground processed luncheon sausage made primarily from pork and spices, commonly sliced and served cold in sandwiches.

Example

"For a simple childhood lunch, she packed white bread sandwiches filled with sliced devon and tomato sauce."

3

An individual or breed of medium-sized, deep-red beef cattle originating in southwestern England, prized for its hardiness and foraging ability.

Example

"The rancher introduced a herd of hardy Devons to graze on the hilly pasture."

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deviser
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devonshire
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Devon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/devon
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