Anjou

American

[an-joo, ahn-zhoo] / ˈæn dʒu, 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.

Anjou British

/ 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 1480

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Pear, in the same vein as its botanical cousin, comes in a myriad of varieties, whether that’s the classic Bartlett or Anjou, Bosc and Comice.

From Salon ● Nov. 17, 2025

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

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

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