Anjou

[ an-joo; French ahn-zhoo ]

/ ˈæn dʒu; French ɑ̃ˈʒu /

noun

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

a firm-fleshed green-skinned variety of pear.

a town in S Quebec, in E Canada.

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Examples from the Web for anjou

Bruno Lemesle found only one case out of all his documents in Anjou where the defendant paid a champion for his efforts.
The ‘GOT’ Red Viper and Mountain Duel, and a History of Medieval Trial by Combat|Steven Isaac|June 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Duke of Anjou, a month later, was received with equal pomp, in the city of Ghent.
The Rise of the Dutch Republic, Volume III.(of III) 1574-84|John Lothrop Motley
Assuming that he was overlord of Hungary, he declared that its crown should fall to the house of Anjou.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 2|Various
It is a great article of exportation from Anjou and Touraine, and probably is sold abroad, under the name of Bordeaux.
Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson|Thomas Jefferson

You heard what Christian said but now of the need of the House of Anjou for faithful service.
In the Days of the Guild|Louise Lamprey
Anjou knew how little his brother loved him, and he confesses how much he feared him in that moment.
The Historical Nights' Entertainment|Rafael Sabatini

British Dictionary definitions for anjou

Anjou

/ (French ɑ̃ʒu) /

noun

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 1480Related adjective: Angevin

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