variants
or less commonly Cajan
: a Louisianian descended from French-speaking immigrants from Acadia
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)
Examples of Cajun in a Sentence
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Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 16 July 2024
Today, the town is known for its culinary scene and especially for its rich Cajun heritage.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2024
Very New Orleans: A Celebration of History, Culture, and Cajun Country Charm by Diana Hollingsworth Gessler
In Very New Orleans, artist Dianna Gessler uses watercolor and sketches to bring the vibrant city of New Orleans to life.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 10 July 2024
This beachfront spot makes classic boardwalk fries with nearly half a dozen seasoning options — Cajun, adobo, Old Bay, tajin, and garlic parm — and even more sauces, including barbecue, Buffalo, chili, gravy and even marshmallow for sweet potato fries.
—Usa Today Network, USA TODAY, 10 July 2024
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Noun
The side of chili is rustic and slightly Cajun with its strong pork flavor.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 16 July 2024
Today, the town is known for its culinary scene and especially for its rich Cajun heritage.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2024
Very New Orleans: A Celebration of History, Culture, and Cajun Country Charm by Diana Hollingsworth Gessler
In Very New Orleans, artist Dianna Gessler uses watercolor and sketches to bring the vibrant city of New Orleans to life.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 10 July 2024
This beachfront spot makes classic boardwalk fries with nearly half a dozen seasoning options — Cajun, adobo, Old Bay, tajin, and garlic parm — and even more sauces, including barbecue, Buffalo, chili, gravy and even marshmallow for sweet potato fries.
—Usa Today Network, USA TODAY, 10 July 2024
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“Cajun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cajun. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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Cajun
1 of 2 noun
Ca·jun
ˈkā-jən 
: a Louisianian whose ancestors were French-speaking immigrants from Acadia, Canada
Cajun
2 of 2 adjective1
: of or relating to the Cajuns
2
: prepared in a cooking style originating with the Cajuns and marked by the use of hot seasonings (as cayenne pepper)
Etymology
Noun
from an altered form of Acadian
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