Food & Drink · New Zealand slang

Devon

The cheap processed luncheon meat in every school sandwich. Fried, it's a delicacy. Regionally 'luncheon' or 'fritz'.

"Devon and sauce sammie, childhood in a bite."

"Fried devon with eggs, don't knock it."

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Origin & notes

Regionally-named NZ luncheon meat.

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