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🏞️ An English county 🐄 A cattle breed
Devon

Devon

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A red cattle breed from England raised for milk and meat
  • noun
  • UK
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  • The farmer raised a herd of Devon cattle for their high-quality milk and meat.

Examples

  • In England, Devon cattle are renowned for their rich flavor and tenderness.

  • Many dairy farmers prefer Devon cattle due to their exceptional milk production capabilities.

  • - Becca devons.

    Speak No Evil (2013)

  • Nous devons verrouiller immédiatement.

    Fortress (2021)

Surface Forms

Devon singular
Devons plural

Etymology

Devon (the cattle) is named after the county Devon, where the breed began and was kept by local farmers. So a red Devon cow simply carries the name of the place where it first came from.