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
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In Part 2 the factional fighting at court is increased rather than lessened by the arrival of Margaret of Anjou, the new queen, who—together with her lover, the duke of Suffolk—plots against Humphrey, duke of Gloucester, and his ambitious duchess, Eleanor.
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Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
These firm pears ripen more slowly and remain green in color (or red, for Red Anjou pears).
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
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
Louis de Bourbon, Duke of Anjou and heir to France's last reigning monarch, Louis XVI, has spoken out amid the ongoing political turmoil in the country, which has seen its eighth prime minister appointed under Macron's tenure and fourth since parliamentary elections in July last year.
—John Toher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Some of the most popular varieties include Bartlett, Anjou, Bosc, Concorde, Comice and Asian.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Bright, medium deep yellow; expressive aromas of Anjou pear, melon, yellow crocus and a hint of grapefruit.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
In May 2023, a 1,844-square-foot home on the 7100 block of Anjou Creek Circle in San Jose sold for $1,826,000, a price per square foot of $990.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
Its bright aromatics of Meyer lemon peel and lively notes of green Anjou pear, white peach and juicy citrus complement the lemon, while its acidity cuts through the richness of the recipe.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
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Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
These firm pears ripen more slowly and remain green in color (or red, for Red Anjou pears).
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
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
Louis de Bourbon, Duke of Anjou and heir to France's last reigning monarch, Louis XVI, has spoken out amid the ongoing political turmoil in the country, which has seen its eighth prime minister appointed under Macron's tenure and fourth since parliamentary elections in July last year.
—John Toher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Some of the most popular varieties include Bartlett, Anjou, Bosc, Concorde, Comice and Asian.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Bright, medium deep yellow; expressive aromas of Anjou pear, melon, yellow crocus and a hint of grapefruit.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
In May 2023, a 1,844-square-foot home on the 7100 block of Anjou Creek Circle in San Jose sold for $1,826,000, a price per square foot of $990.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
Its bright aromatics of Meyer lemon peel and lively notes of green Anjou pear, white peach and juicy citrus complement the lemon, while its acidity cuts through the richness of the recipe.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
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“Anjou.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Anjou. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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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
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