Cajun

From Fresh Dictionary

Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Proper noun 1.3 Proper adjective 1.4 Alternative spellings

English

Etymology

Anglicization of Acadian French Acadien - Acadian, reflecting the palatization of (dj) in the Acadian dialect.

Proper noun

Cajun

1. A member of an ethnic group of Acadian French origin, primarily living in Southern Louisiana.

Proper adjective

Cajun

1. Relating to the Cajun people or their culture or food

Alternative spellings

• Cajin, Cadjin, Cagin (obsolete), Cadien (French orthography)