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Anjou
[ an-joo; French ahn-zhoo ]
noun
- a region and former province in W France, in the Loire Valley.
- a firm-fleshed green-skinned variety of pear.
- a town in S Quebec, in E Canada.
Anjou
/ ɑ̃ʒu /
noun
- a former province of W France, in the Loire valley: a medieval countship from the 10th century, belonging to the English crown from 1154 until 1204; annexed by France in 1480 Angevin
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Example Sentences
Bruno Lemesle found only one case out of all his documents in Anjou where the defendant paid a champion for his efforts.
From The Daily Beast
She shall be visited with the sins of her ancestors; the blood spilled by Charles of Anjou cries for vengeance.
From Project Gutenberg
I am the daughter of the Baron de Mridor—that is to say, the only heiress of one of the noblest and oldest names in Anjou.
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The major-domo (for it was he) bowed respectfully, for the chief huntsman's name was well known in Anjou.
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An insurrection which began in the Vendean district of Anjou grew to a formidable height.
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He was a younger son of the family which reigned over Anjou.
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