devon
devon — noun
1. a county in the far southwest of England, stretching from the Bristol Channel to
a county in the far southwest of England, stretching from the Bristol Channel to the English Channel and containing two national parks known for their rugged landscapes, beaches, and farming communities.
Devon attracts thousands of walkers and cyclists to its national parks every year.
proper noun as subject in geographical description
Kabir spent a week driving through the narrow country lanes of north Devon.
Devon is famous for its cream teas, pasties, and locally caught seafood.
The Patel family moved to a village in north Devon when the children started secondary school.
用法筆記
Devon is the short form of Devonshire, an older name still used in some traditional contexts such as the title 'Devonshire cream' or the Duke of Devonshire.
2. a breed of cattle with a deep reddish-brown coat, originally raised in the Engli
a breed of cattle with a deep reddish-brown coat, originally raised in the English county of Devon and valued for both its tender beef and rich milk.
Devon cattle have a calm temperament and produce high-quality beef.
attributive use: Devon + cattle
The auction included ten young Devons from a prize-winning herd in Somerset.
plural countable: Devons
Aylin's grandfather raised Devon cows on his small family farm for over thirty years.
Devon beef has grown more popular among chefs who care about traditional farming methods.
- Red Ruby
informal modern nickname for the Devon breed, emphasizing the coat colour; less precise than 'Devon'.
用法筆記
When referring to the animals, the breed is sometimes shortened to 'Devons' (plural). The singular 'a Devon' is also used: 'That calf is a purebred Devon.'