I. tāˈhä(ˌ)nō noun
( -s )
Etymology: Spanish, from Tejas Texas + -ano -an, from Latin -anus
Southwest : texan
II. noun
Usage: usually capitalized, often attributive
1. : a Texan of Mexican descent
2.
[probably short for conjunto tejano , literally, Texan ensemble ]
: Tex-Mexican popular music combining elements of traditional, rock, and country music and often featuring an accordion