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Cajun

noun Ca·jun \ˈkā-jən\
variants: or less commonly

Cajan

play \ˈkā-jən\

Definition of Cajun

  1. :  a Louisianian descended from French-speaking immigrants from Acadia

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Origin and Etymology of cajun

alteration of Acadian

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Cajun

adjective Ca·jun

Definition of Cajun

  1. 1 :  of, relating to, or characteristic of the Cajuns

  2. 2 :  of, relating to, or prepared in a style of cooking originating among the Cajuns and characterized by the use of hot seasonings (such as cayenne pepper)

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First Known Use of cajun

1877

CAJUN Defined for English Language Learners

Cajun

noun

Definition of Cajun for English Language Learners

  • : a person from Louisiana whose ancestors were French Canadian

Cajun

adjective

Definition of Cajun for English Language Learners

  • : made by or relating to the Cajuns

  • : prepared in a cooking style developed by the Cajuns and usually including spicy seasonings

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  1. See words that rhyme with Cajun Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about Cajun

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