Ca·jun
| \ ˈkā-jən
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variants:
or less commonly Cajan
Definition of Cajun
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a Louisianian descended from French-speaking immigrants from Acadia
Cajun
adjectiveDefinition of Cajun (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Cajuns
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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“Cajun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cajun. Accessed 18 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of Cajun was in 1868
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