Cajun

/ˈkeɪdʒən/ adjective, noun

Relating to the French-descended people of Louisiana and their distinctive spicy cooking style and culture.

From French 'Acadien,' referring to Acadiana (Nova Scotia). After expulsion from Canada in 1755, these French settlers became 'Cajuns' in Louisiana and developed a unique cultural identity.

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