Cajun

[ key-juhn ]

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noun

a member of a group of people with an enduring cultural tradition whose French Catholic ancestors established permanent communities in Louisiana and Maine after being expelled from Acadia in the late 18th century.
the French dialect of the Cajuns.

of, relating to, or characteristic of Cajuns, especially those of Louisiana:
Cajun cooking.

Cajun

/ ˈkeɪdʒən /

denoting, relating to, or characteristic of such people, their language, or their music

Cajun

A native of Louisiana believed to be descended from the French exiles from Acadia ( see Nova Scotia ). Cajuns have maintained a separate culture , including a special dialect and distinctive cooking style.

Origin of Cajun¹

First recorded in 1865–70; shortening of Acadian; compare Injun for Indian

Origin of Cajun¹

C19: alteration of Acadian ; compare Injun for Indian

Take James Carville, who, swigging Coc' Cola and playing the mad Cajun, spurred buttermilk-biscuit glamour to new heights.

So, the Southside Smokehouse is more than a barbecue pit, a burger shack, or a Cajun kitchen.

He was the son of a Cajun planter and had lived in the district he represented for most of his life.

Rub pork loin with paprika, Cajun seasoning, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and pepper.

There the lingua franca is Cajun French, and folks love to fiddle, dance and most of all, eat.

Seventh, Cajun or Cajum, probably Fourcroya cubensis; leaves small, from four to five inches long.

April 19, 2024tortuous

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