Let V be a variety, and write G(V) for the set of divisors, G_l(V) for the set of divisors linearly equivalent to 0, and G_a(V) for the group of divisors algebraically equal to 0. Then G_a(V)/G_l(V) is called the Picard variety. The Albanese variety is dual to the Picard variety.

Albanese variety

Charles Emile Picard