Anjou
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English
Etymology
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Anjou
- (historical) A former county, duchy and province in the northwest of modern-day France.
- (historical) A noble family, associated with the county, from which came several dynasties and numerous counts and dukes.
- A town and municipality in Isère department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
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Translations
former county of France
Noun
Anjou (plural Anjous)
- A type of green-skinned pear.
Catalan
Proper noun
Anjou m
French
Etymology
Inherited from Old French Angevin, from Medieval Latin Andegavinus, from Latin Andegavum, from Andecavi.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Anjou m
Derived terms
- Province and county:
- Town in Isère:
Old French
Etymology
From Angevin, from Medieval Latin Andegavinus, from Latin Andegavum, from Andecavi.
Proper noun
Anjou
Portuguese
Alternative forms
Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from French Anjou.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Anjou m