noun
Anjou
ON-zhoo
Anjou (noun) means a variety of pear with green or red skin and a sweet, mild flavor. Example: “She packed an Anjou pear for lunch.”
noun
1
A variety of pear with green or red skin and a sweet, mild flavor.
"She packed an Anjou pear for lunch."
"Anjou pears hold their shape well when baked."
name
1
A historic region and former province in northwestern France.
"The counts of Anjou once ruled a vast swathe of medieval France and England."
How to use Anjou
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the French region, or the popular pear named after it.
Common pairings
Anjou pear
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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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