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Anjou

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Noun — A variety of pear with green or red skin and a sweet, mild flavor.

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Anjou pear

Etymology

Named after the French region of Anjou, where the pear variety was first cultivated.

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What does “Anjou” mean?

The word “Anjou” means a variety of pear with green or red skin and a sweet, mild flavor. In plain terms, either the French region, or the popular pear named after it.

How do you pronounce “Anjou”?

“Anjou” is pronounced ON-zhoo (/ˈɒnʒuː/ in IPA).

How do you use “Anjou” in a sentence?

Here is “Anjou” used in a sentence: “She packed an Anjou pear for lunch.”

What part of speech is “Anjou”?

Depending on how it is used, “Anjou” can be a noun and a name.

Where does the word “Anjou” come from?

The word “Anjou” comes from French. Named after the French region of Anjou, where the pear variety was first cultivated.

How many meanings does “Anjou” have?

“Anjou” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a variety of pear with green or red skin and a sweet, mild flavor.

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