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Anjou

American  
[an-joo, ahn-zhoo] / ˈæn dʒu, ɑ̃ˈʒu /

noun

  1. a region and former province in W France, in the Loire Valley.

  2. a firm-fleshed green-skinned variety of pear.

  3. a town in S Quebec, in E Canada.


Anjou British  
/ ɑ̃ʒu /

noun

  1. a former province of W France, in the Loire valley: a medieval countship from the 10th century, belonging to the English crown from 1154 until 1204; annexed by France in 1480

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Another recurring topic is the proposed marriage between her brother-in-law, the French Duke of Anjou, and Queen Elizabeth.

From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2023

Matilda was not without supporters – her half-brother Robert, earl of Gloucester; her husband, the count of Anjou; nobles disaffected by Stephen's rule; and opportunists seeking personal gain from the conflict.

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2022

This Anjou Blanc from Pascal Biotteau is made from chenin blanc.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 17, 2022

Vegetables take center stage at Sapid, celebrated chef Alain Ducasse’s new 10th arrondissement spot focusing on sustainably-sourced, mostly plant-based cuisine using ingredients like quinoa cultivated without pesticides in the nearby Anjou region.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 14, 2021

Henry, thurg Gode's fultome, King on Engleneloande, Lhoaverd on Yrloand, Duk on Norman, on Acquitain, Earl on Anjou, send I greting, to alle hise holde, ilærde and ilewede on Huntindonnschiere.

From New Word-Analysis by William Swinton

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