Devon
pronunciation
How to pronounce Devon in British English:
UK [ˈdevn]
How to pronounce Devon in American English:
US [ˈdɛvən]
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- Noun:
- a county in southwestern England
- red dual-purpose cattle of English origin
Word Origin
- Devon
- county name, Old English Defena(scir), late 9c., "(territory of the) Dumnonii," a Celtic name. As a type of cattle, from 1834.
Example
- 1. I 'm not sure why devon lost .
- 2. Devon eventually came to terms with his parents .
- 3. Did you and devon ever argue ?
- 4. This mesmerising book describes her year-long quest across britain , from devon to scotland , cumbria to wales , through seductive wild places and changing seasons , for a glimpse of otters and to meet people who dedicate their lives to them .
- 5. Devon koester , age 2 , with cavities in 11 teeth , having his blood pressure checked before general anesthesia for surgery .