Anjou

[ an-joo; French ahn-zhoo ]

/ ˈæn dʒu; French ɑ̃ˈʒu /

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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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How to use Anjou in a sentence

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
She shall be visited with the sins of her ancestors; the blood spilled by Charles of Anjou cries for vengeance.
Frdric Mistral|Charles Alfred Downer
I am the daughter of the Baron de Mridor—that is to say, the only heiress of one of the noblest and oldest names in Anjou.
Chicot the Jester|Alexandre Dumas, Pere
The major-domo (for it was he) bowed respectfully, for the chief huntsman's name was well known in Anjou.
Chicot the Jester|Alexandre Dumas, Pere

An insurrection which began in the Vendean district of Anjou grew to a formidable height.
The Political History of England - Vol. X.|William Hunt
He was a younger son of the family which reigned over Anjou.
Margaret of Anjou|Jacob Abbott.

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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