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DEVONS
Noun
Devons
plural of Devon
Noun
devons
plural of devon
Source: Wiktionary
DEVON
De"von, n.
Definition: One of a breed of hardy cattle originating in the country of Devon, England. Those of pure blood have a deep red color. The small, longhorned variety, called North Devons, is distinguished by the superiority of its working oxen.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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