"Crook of Devon" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Named after a horseshoe bend in the River Devon, shaped like a shepherd's crook, where the river changes direction from flowing east to west. The village is mainly south of the bend, with a small portion inside the bend. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Crook of Devon}} Crook of Devon
  1. A village by the River Devon in Perth and Kinross council area, Scotland, historically in Kinross-shire (OS grid ref NO0300). Categories (place): Places in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, Places in Scotland, Villages in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, Villages in Scotland
    Sense id: en-Crook_of_Devon-en-name-zu08U8k9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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