Devon rex

noun

: any of a breed of large-eared cats having a very short wavy or curly coat with sparse guard hairs

Word History

Etymology

Devon, England

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Devon rex was in 1972

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Cite this Entry

“Devon rex.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Devon%20rex. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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