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

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

In fall, that means pears — Bosc, Anjou, Bartlett — all sturdy and aromatic, the kind that hold their shape even after a gentle simmer.

From Salon

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

From Seattle Times

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

From BBC

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