anjou

Thân thiện

A ripe green Anjou pear sits on a wooden kitchen counter.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A former province of western France in the Loire valley: A historical region and former province, known for its castles and wine.
2. Noun:
   • A pear with firm flesh and a green skin: A variety of pear, often used for cooking or eating fresh.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun (Historical Region):
  • The castles of Anjou are famous tourist destinations.
  • This wine comes from the Anjou region of France.
• Noun (Fruit):
  • She bought some Anjou pears to make a tart.
  • The Anjou is a popular winter pear variety.

Advanced Usage

• D'Anjou: Often used as part of the full name for the pear variety, "Beurré d'Anjou" or simply "d'Anjou".
  • The recipe specifically calls for d'Anjou pears.

Variants and Related Words

• Angevin (adj): Relating to Anjou or the Plantagenet royal house originating from there.
  • The Angevin Empire included territories in England and France.

Synonyms

• Proper noun: (No direct synonyms; a specific historical place name).
• Noun (Pear): Green Anjou, d'Anjou pear.

Notes on Different Meanings

• The two meanings are distinct: one is a geographical/historical proper noun, and the other is a common noun for a fruit named after that region. Context clearly indicates which meaning is intended.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a pear with firm flesh and a green skin
2. a former province of western France in the Loire valley

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