I. noun
also Ca·jan ˈkā-jən
Etymology: alteration of Acadian
Date: 1868
: a Louisianian descended from French-speaking immigrants from Acadia
II. adjective
Date: 1880
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 (as cayenne pepper)