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
▶ Related adjective: Angevin
Anjou in American English
(ˈænˌdʒu; French ɑ̃ˈʒu)
historical region of W France: the ruling family of Anjou gave rise to the Plantagenets of England