Anjou

noun

An·​jou ˈan-jü 

-zhü

variants or Anjou pear

: a large pear that has usually yellowish-green skin and sweet, juicy, relatively firm flesh and is more or less egg-shaped with the base typically broader than the stem end

called also d'Anjou

Examples of Anjou in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These firm pears ripen more slowly and remain green in color (or red, for Red Anjou pears). — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026

Bright, medium deep yellow; expressive aromas of Anjou pear, melon, yellow crocus and a hint of grapefruit. — Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025

Some of the most popular varieties include Bartlett, Anjou, Bosc, Concorde, Comice and Asian. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025

Archery Summit 2023 Chardonnay has aromas of Anjou pear, citrus blossom, and mandarin zest with balanced acidity and flavors of honeydew and cantaloup melons, candied orange peel, and brown baking spices. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Anjou, France

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Anjou

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau

Geographical Definition

Anjou

geographical name

An·​jou ˈan-ˌjü 

äⁿ-ˈzhü

1

region and former province of northwestern France in the Loire valley; capital Angers

2

former town in southern Quebec, Canada, that is now part of the city of Montreal