noun
Devon
DEHV-uhn
noun
1
A breed of sturdy, deep-red beef and dairy cattle that originated in the West Country of England.
"The farm kept a small herd of Devon cattle known for their rich milk."
2
A type of seasoned processed meat loaf, similar to a bologna or luncheon sausage, especially in Australian usage.
"She made sandwiches with slices of devon and tomato sauce."
How to Use Devon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a breed of English cattle, or (mainly in Australia) a cheap sliced lunch meat.
UK vs US
The lunch-meat sense is chiefly Australian and New Zealand English; it is not used this way in the US or most of the UK.
Common pairings
Devon cattle
slice of devon
Word Forms
Devons plural, devons plural
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Etymology
Named after Devon, the English county, where the cattle breed originated; the processed meat sense followed the same place-name pattern much later.