Devon

/ˈdɛvən/
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Other forms: Devons

Definitions of Devon
  1. noun
    a county in southwestern England
    synonyms: Devonshire
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    example of:
    county
    (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
  2. noun
    red dual-purpose cattle of English origin
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    type of:
    Bos taurus, cattle, cows, kine, oxen
    domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
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