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devon

Dev·on
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dev-uh n]
    • /ˈdɛv ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dev-uh n]
    • /ˈdɛv ən/

Definitions of devon word

  • noun devon a county of SW England, between the Bristol Channel and the English Channel, including the island of Lundy: the geographic and ceremonial county includes Plymouth and Torbay, which became independent unitary authorities in 1998; hilly, rising to the uplands of Exmoor and Dartmoor, with wooded river valleys and a rugged coastline. Administrative centre: Exeter. Pop (excluding unitary authorities): 714 900 (2003 est). Area (excluding unitary authorities): 6569 sq km (2536 sq miles) 3
  • noun devon a breed of large red beef cattle originally from Devon 3
  • noun devon a bland processed meat in sausage form, eaten cold in slices 3
  • noun devon any of a breed of medium-sized, red beef cattle, originally raised in the area of Devon, England 3
  • noun devon island of the Arctic Archipelago, north of Baffin region of Nunavut, Canada: 20,861 sq mi (54,030 sq km) 3
  • noun devon county in SW England, extending from the Bristol Channel to the English Channel: 2,588 sq mi (6,703 sq km); pop. 1,010,000 3

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Parts of speech for Devon

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devon popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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