Anjou

noun An·jou \ˈan-jü, -zhü\

Definition of ANJOU

: a large sweet ovoid pear having a usually yellowish-green skin

Anjou, France

First Known Use: 1941

geographical name An·jou \ˈan-ˌjü, äⁿ-ˈzhü\

region & former province NW France in Loire valley ∗ Angers

former town Canada in S Quebec, now part of Montreal (city)

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