Cajun Definition
kājən
noun
A native of Louisiana originally descended from Acadian French immigrants.
Webster's New World
The dialect of French spoken by the Cajuns.
Webster's New World
adjective
Of the Cajuns or their dialect or culture.
Webster's New World
Of or in the style of cooking of the Cajuns, characterized as by the use of pungent spices, sweet and hot peppers, and a well-browned roux to thicken and flavor sauces.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Cajun
Noun
Singular:
CajunPlural:
cajunsOrigin of Cajun
Alteration of Acadian
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Find Similar Words
Find similar words to Cajun using the buttons below.