Devon
/ˈdɛv.ən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Devons
Sense 1
Meaning · English
One of a breed of hardy cattle originating in Devon, England.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A type of processed meat sausage.
Noun
Examples
Initial suspicions pointed at both food and water, narrowing down after a while to fritz (devon, as it is known in some states), a popular, bland, processed meat.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Devon” mean?
One of a breed of hardy cattle originating in Devon, England.
Is “Devon” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.