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Definition of Cajun
: a Louisianian descended from French-speaking immigrants from Acadia
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Origin and Etymology of cajun
alteration of Acadian
Cajun
Definition of Cajun
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)
First Known Use of cajun
1877
CAJUN Defined for English Language Learners
Cajun
Definition of Cajun for English Language Learners
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: a person from Louisiana whose ancestors were French Canadian
Cajun
Definition of Cajun for English Language Learners
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: made by or relating to the Cajuns
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: prepared in a cooking style developed by the Cajuns and usually including spicy seasonings
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See words that rhyme with Cajun Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about Cajun
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