devon
devon — noun
- devonsingular
- devonsplural
1. a large area in southwestern England that has its own county council, coastlines
a large area in southwestern England that has its own county council, coastlines on the English Channel and the Bristol Channel, and is famous for its beaches, green hills, and traditional foods such as clotted cream and cider
The Watanabe family spent their summer holiday in Devon, exploring sandy beaches and village lanes.
collocation: in Devon (place without the definite article)
Devon has two national parks, Dartmoor and Exmoor, where visitors walk and camp each year.
Many tourists visit Devon for its beautiful coastline, quiet fishing villages, and cream teas.
Ravindra moved to Devon after university to work on an organic dairy farm.
The south coast of Devon has the mildest winter weather in all of England.
- Devonshire
formal or traditional alternative for the same county
文法句型
Devon as a named region
the Devon coast / the Devon countryside (attributive)
用法筆記
Devon is the standard modern name for the county. The traditional name 'Devonshire' appears mainly in formal contexts, such as the titles of organisations (e.g. the Devonshire Association). In written addresses, 'Devon' is the official abbreviated form of Devonshire.
常見錯誤
2. a breed of cow with a dark reddish-brown coat, originally from the county of Dev
a breed of cow with a dark reddish-brown coat, originally from the county of Devon in England, raised mainly for its high-quality beef
The farmer keeps a herd of Devons on his land near the village of Chagford.
collocation: herd of Devons
Devon cows are known for their rich red colour and calm, friendly nature.
Rachid bought two pregnant Devon heifers at the cattle market last spring.
Iris chose Devon cattle for her farm because they produce good meat on grass alone.
Devon beef has a fine texture and is valued by chefs across the UK.
- Devon cattle
more formal term than 'Devons'
- Devon Ruby / Red Ruby Devon
informal names based on the cow's coat colour
文法句型
Devon cows / Devons (plural)
a Devon bull / a Devon heifer
用法筆記
Farmers often shorten the name to 'Devons' in plural (e.g. 'a herd of Devons'). This breed is sometimes called 'Devon Ruby' or 'Red Ruby Devon' because of its deep coat colour.