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
Recent Examples on the Web
Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
The fast food chain is introducing the Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy for a limited time.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
The new bacon Cajun ranch McCrispy arrives Monday, April 22, at participating McDonald’s restaurants nationwide, the fast-food giant announced this week.
—Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2024
Based on the ingredients list, the Cajun ranch sauce is flavored with that tangy Southern favorite, buttermilk.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2024
Also on the menu: Cajun Fries, Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes and more.
—Mike Snider, The Courier-Journal, 19 Apr. 2024
For a twist on shrimp and grits, try this easy seafood recipe that features rice, shrimp, crabmeat, bacon, and plenty of Cajun seasoning.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
Some other fun options include a Cajun or Creole seasoning blend, garam masala and ras el hanout.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
Other menu favorites include the Cajun chicken filet biscuit, two-piece chicken dinner and the Bo Berry biscuit.
—Tanasia Kenney, Sacramento Bee, 15 Apr. 2024
Noun
What to order: The easy answer is a Cajun Filet Biscuit or Sandwich combo, complete with seasoned friends and iced tea, but the magic of Bo’s is its variety.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
The fast food chain is introducing the Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy for a limited time.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
The new bacon Cajun ranch McCrispy arrives Monday, April 22, at participating McDonald’s restaurants nationwide, the fast-food giant announced this week.
—Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2024
Based on the ingredients list, the Cajun ranch sauce is flavored with that tangy Southern favorite, buttermilk.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2024
Also on the menu: Cajun Fries, Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes and more.
—Mike Snider, The Courier-Journal, 19 Apr. 2024
For a twist on shrimp and grits, try this easy seafood recipe that features rice, shrimp, crabmeat, bacon, and plenty of Cajun seasoning.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
Some other fun options include a Cajun or Creole seasoning blend, garam masala and ras el hanout.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
Other menu favorites include the Cajun chicken filet biscuit, two-piece chicken dinner and the Bo Berry biscuit.
—Tanasia Kenney, Sacramento Bee, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Cajun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cajun. Accessed 27 Apr. 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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