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Definition of devonshire

devonshire

/ˈdɛv.ən.ʃɪər/
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devonshire Lexical Profile

• noun

1

British A traditional and historical name for Devon, a large ceremonial county in southwestern England bordered by Cornwall to the west and the English Channel to the south.

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• adjective

1

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the county of Devon in southwestern England, especially its traditional dairy and culinary products such as clotted cream.

Example

"We enjoyed warm scones topped with strawberry jam and rich Devonshire cream at the afternoon tea."

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• Nearby Words

devoid
devolve
devon
devonshire
devote
devoted
devotedly

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Devonshire. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/devonshire
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