Devonshire Meaning in English

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Definition

Devonshire refers to a county in southwest England, also known as Devon. It can also mean 'Devonshire cream', a rich, thick cream that comes from that region.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in the UK or when discussing English geography or cuisine. When referring to food, it's usually 'Devonshire cream' or 'Devonshire tea'. 'Devon' is the more common modern name for the county.

• Spanish: Devonshire (condado de Inglaterra) - crema de Devonshire (nata especial)
• Portuguese (BR): Devonshire (condado na Inglaterra) - creme Devonshire (nata especial)
• Portuguese (PT): Devonshire (condado em Inglaterra) - natas Devonshire (espécie de nata)
• Chinese (Simplified): 德文郡（英格兰的郡名）- 德文郡奶油（浓奶油）
• Chinese (Traditional): 德文郡（英格蘭的郡名）- 德文郡奶油（濃奶油）
• Hindi: डेवोनशायर (इंग्लैंड का काउंटी) - डेवोनशायर क्रीम (विशेष मलाई)
• Arabic: ديفونشير (مقاطعة في إنجلترا) - كريمة ديفونشير (نوع خاص من القشطة)
• Bengali: ডেভনশায়ার
• Russian: Девоншир
• Japanese: デヴォンシャー
• Vietnamese: Devonshire - kem Devonshire
• Korean: 데번셔 - 데번셔 크림
• Turkish: Devonshire - Devonshire kreması
• Urdu: ڈیوونشائر
• Indonesian: Devonshire - krim Devonshire

Example Sentences

Devonshire is a beautiful county in England.

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People visit Devonshire for its lovely countryside.

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My grandmother swears by real Devonshire cream for her desserts.

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Did you know Devonshire is also called 'Devon'?

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We had the most amazing afternoon tea with Devonshire treats.

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They enjoyed scones with Devonshire cream.

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