I. ˈdevən
Usage: usually capitalized
variant of devonshire
II. noun
Etymology: Devon, county in England where it originated
1. usually capitalized : a breed of vigorous red dual-purpose cattle that is commonly divided into (1) a predominantly beef type variety which produces meat of fine quality and (2) a strictly dual-purpose variety which has satisfactory meat conformation and produces moderate quantities of rich milk — called also (1) North Devon, (2) South Devon
2. -s often capitalized : any animal of the Devon breed