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.

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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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Example Sentences

Hood River County leads the world in Anjou pear production and even the pizzas at the tasting room included them.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2023

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

For dinner after the aperitifs, we have two moderately priced Bordeaux reds showcasing different styles of winemaking as well as a terrific red from Anjou in the Loire Valley.

From Washington Post • Sep. 2, 2021

Christopher Columbus, an Italian by birth, switched his allegiance to the duke of Anjou in France, then to the king of Portugal.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond