Anjou

noun

An·​jou ˈan-jü How to pronounce Anjou (audio)
-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 It was owned and operated by the trio of Chris Wolfe, Andy Smith and Brad Lauck, who also own Anjou, a popular high-end craft cocktail bar located just around the corner from Solstice. Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 11 Mar. 2024 Because Anjou is known for its sweet versions of the grape, which have fallen out of style, there were quite a few vineyards for sale. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2024 The rear road at Anjou Drive (into Charlemagne) that connects to the church parking lot would be lock gated, accessible only by emergency responders. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2024 The Morgan’s Hungarian Anjou Legendary — an illuminated book of stories about the saints from around 1330 — depicts Judas as a gruesome suicide, hanging from a tree as his soul flees from his mouth. Brian T. Allen, National Review, 18 Jan. 2024 And while stout, green Anjou pears and soft, juicy Bartletts have their place, the absolute star of the season is Asian pears. Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 15 Sep. 2023 Gamay wines from Touraine and Anjou are pleasant in an easy-drinking, light-coloured style. Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes, 17 July 2023 This Anjou Blanc from Pascal Biotteau is made from chenin blanc. Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

Anjou, France

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Anjou was in 1861

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“Anjou.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Anjou. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Geographical Definition

Anjou

geographical name

An·​jou ˈan-ˌjü How to pronounce Anjou (audio)
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

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