CAJUN

Cajun

(noun) a Louisianian descended from Acadian immigrants from Nova Scotia (‘Cajun’ comes from ‘Acadian’)

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

Cajun (plural Cajuns)

A member of the ethnic group descending from Acadia, primarily French-speaking and living in Southern Louisiana.

(ethnic slur, dated) Any uneducated poor Francophone in French Louisiana.

Synonym: coonass

Adjective

Cajun (not comparable)

Relating to the Cajun people or their culture.

Of spicy food prepared in the style of the Cajun cuisine.

Adjective

cajun

Alternative letter-case form of Cajun

Source: Wiktionary

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Ca"jun, n. [A corruption of Acadian.] (Ethnol.)

Definition: In Louisiana, a person reputed to be Acadian French descent.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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