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Devonport en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈdɛvənpɔːt/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈdɛvənpɔɹt/ (General-American)
Etymology
From the county of Devon + port.
Meanings
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A small ornamental writing-table, fitted with drawers, etc.
Forms
Devonport en · PROPN
Pronunciation
- /ˈdɛvənpɔːt/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈdɛvənpɔɹt/ (General-American)
Etymology
From the county of Devon + port.
Meanings
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An urban area and naval dockyard in Plymouth, Devon, England, named Plymouth Dock until 1823 (OS grid ref SX4555).
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A suburb on Waitemata Harbour in Auckland, New Zealand, which also contains a naval base.
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A city and local government area (City of Devonport) in northern Tasmania, Australia.
Deriveds
East Devonport
Synonyms
Guzz