diff --git a/docs/src/interface.tex b/docs/src/interface.tex
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@@ -409,7 +409,7 @@ two domains is used to pass notification that data is outstanding.
 This separation of notification from data transfer allows message
 batching, and results in very efficient device access.  
 
-Even channels are used extensively in device virtualization; each
+Event channels are used extensively in device virtualization; each
 domain has a number of end-points or \emph{ports} each of which
 may be bound to one of the following \emph{event sources}:
 \begin{itemize}