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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DEVON

Named after Devon.
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PRONUNCIATION OF DEVON

devon  [ˈdɛvən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DEVON

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Devon is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DEVON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

devon

Devon

Devon is a county of England, reaching from the Bristol Channel in the north to the English Channel in the south. It is part of South West England, bounded by Cornwall to the west, Somerset to the northeast, and Dorset to the east. The City of Exeter is the county town; seven other districts of East Devon, Mid Devon, North Devon, South Hams, Teignbridge, Torridge, and West Devon are under the jurisdiction of Devon County Council; Plymouth and Torbay are each a part of Devon but administered as unitary authorities. Combined as a ceremonial county, Devon's area is 6,707 km2, and its population is about 1.1 million. Devon derives its name from Dumnonia, which, during the British Iron Age and Roman Britain, was the homeland of the Dumnonii Celts. The Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain resulted in the partial assimilation of Dumnonia into the Kingdom of Wessex during the eighth and ninth centuries. The western boundary with Cornwall was set at the River Tamar by King Æthelstan in 936. Devon was constituted as a shire of the Kingdom of England thereafter. Geographically, Devon is the only county of England to have non-continuous stretches of coastline.

Definition of devon in the English dictionary

The definition of devon in the dictionary is a bland processed meat in sausage form, eaten cold in slices.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DEVON


Bevan
ˈbɛvən
cheven
ˈtʃɛvən
driven
ˈdrɪvən
eleven
ɪˈlɛvən
even
ˈiːvən
given
ˈɡɪvən
haven
ˈheɪvən
heaven
ˈhɛvən
leaven
ˈlɛvən
Midheaven
ˈmɪdˈhɛvən
oven
ˈʌvən
overleaven
ˌəʊvəˈlɛvən
proven
ˈpruːvən
raven
ˈreɪvən
seven
ˈsɛvən
Severn
ˈsɛvən
Stephen
ˈstiːvən
Sullivan
ˈsʌlɪvən
sweven
ˈswɛvən
woven
ˈwəʊvən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DEVON

devoiced
devoicing
devoid
devoir
devoirs
devolution
devolutionary
devolutionist
devolve
devolvement
Devon minnow
Devon Rex
Devonian
Devonshire
Devonshire cream
Devonshire split
devot
devote
devoted
devotedly

WORDS THAT END LIKE DEVON

Caernarvon
Carnarvon
Craigavon
elevon
on
South Devon
Stratford-on-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon
transportation
turn on
turn-on
union
upon
vacation
version
vision
Washington
Wilson
won
work on

Synonyms and antonyms of devon in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «devon» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DEVON

Find out the translation of devon to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of devon from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «devon» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

德文郡
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

devon
570 millions of speakers

English

devon
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

डेवोन
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

ديفون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Девон
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

devon
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ডিভন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

devon
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Devon
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

devon
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

デボン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

데본
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Devon
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

devon
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டேவன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डीवॉन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

devon
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

devon
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

devon
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Девон
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

devon
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Ντέβον
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Devon
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

devon
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

devon
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of devon

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DEVON»

The term «devon» is very widely used and occupies the 10.717 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DEVON» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «devon» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «devon» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about devon

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DEVON»

Discover the use of devon in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to devon and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Produced by Faith: Enjoy Real Success without Losing Your ...
In this informative, inspiring book, DeVon reveals the secrets to maintaining your faith while advancing in your career.
DeVon Franklin, 2011
2
Devon Delaney Should Totally Know Better
Devon Delaney cannot believe she's lying again.
Lauren Barnholdt, 2009
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Devon
The delights of Devon's well loved seaside and country towns are explored from the distinctive merchants' houses of Totnes and Topsham to the elegant Regency crescents of Teignmouth and Sidmouth.
Bridget Cherry, Nikolaus Pevsner, 1991
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The Secret Identity of Devon Delaney
Mom says karma always comes around to get you, and I guess it's true.
Lauren Barnholdt, 2010
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Unfaithful
Ryan is a smart, successful and happily married business executive, but he can't stop thinking about the one woman he can't have - Olivia.
Devon Scott, 2010
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Devon
This guide includes practical information on a range of accommodation, the best places to eat, local festivals, events and activities as well as informing readers about the history, geology and culture of the area, with a ‘local heroes’ ...
Simon Heptinstall, 2008
7
In Praise of Devon: A Guide to Its People, Places and Character
The text is complemented by 140 colour plates:?photographs, engravings and old master paintings of the Devon countryside.
John Lane, 1998
8
American Indians: Stereotypes & Realities
Each of the chapters provides solid information to challenge myths and stereotypes. Excellent photographs are interspersed throughout the book.... The implications of this book for social work practice are extensive.
Devon Abbott Mihesuah, 2013
9
Indigenous American Women: Decolonization, Empowerment, Activism
Oklahoma Choctaw scholar Devon Abbott Mihesuah offers a frank and absorbing look at the complex, evolving identities of American Indigenous women today, their ongoing struggles against a centuries-old legacy of colonial disempowerment, and ...
Devon Abbott Mihesuah, 2003
10
Pre-conquest Charter-bounds of Devon and Cornwall
Close study of Devon and Cornwall charters illuminates pre-Conquest patterns of settlement and land use.
Della Hooke, 1994

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DEVON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term devon is used in the context of the following news items.
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Clash between a Devon parish councillor and group of cyclists …
South Devon parish councillor James Atkinson has been pictured raising his middle finger to the group of four cyclists in an image shared on ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
2
Leah Still, daughter of Cincinnati Bengals player Devon Still, trains …
Leah Still, daughter of Cincinnati Bengals player Devon Still, finished her first radiation treatment and then hit the practice field with dad in a ... «Fox 59, Jul 15»
3
Devon add three to squad for Sunday's Unicorn T20 finals day
DOM Bess, of Exeter, Sidmouth's Peter Randerson and Torquay's Ryan Stevenson have been added to Devon's 12-man travelling party for ... «Exeter Express and Echo, Jul 15»
4
To South Devon Highway: Five different councils come together to …
Representatives of five different Devon councils have joined forces and put their heads together to come up with a new, and completely original ... «Exeter Express and Echo, Jul 15»
5
Devon Cricket League, B Division round-up: South Devon captain …
Chudleigh's Mark Solway was called back to the crease by South Devon captain Jon Martin after what he percieved to be an unfair dismissal. «Exeter Express and Echo, Jul 15»
6
Budget is 'fair and optimistic' - North Devon Gazette
North Devon MP Peter Heaton-Jones has hailed an 'eye-catching, optimistic and fair budget' he says is good news for many local people. «North Devon Gazette, Jul 15»
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PICTURES: Is this the hottest firefighter in Devon? | North Devon
By North Devon Journal | Posted: July 08, 2015. Charlotte Anderson is shaping up to become Britain's hottest firefighter. VIEW GALLERY. PICTURES: Is this the ... «North Devon Journal, Jul 15»
8
Double take: Gordon Ramsay enjoys a break in Devon with his mini …
The celebrity cook was seen spending some time with his wife and kids in Devon told the world that his son Jack is his 'best friend'. Cute! «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
9
Drake's flag design comes back to Devon - Education - Exmouth …
The Drake's flag was selected from more than 500 to represent Devon in the 2015 Flag Project, celebrating the 750th anniversary of the Simon ... «Exmouth Journal, Jul 15»
10
Cops: Devon man secretly recorded himself and ex-girlfriend having …
Freeman Rodgers Cottrell, 45, with a last known address of Slyvan Lane in Devon, faces charges of interception of communications and ... «The Delaware County Daily Times, Jul 15»

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