Synonyms for

Cajun

Verb / ˈkeɪdʒʌn / Another word for cajun — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or denoting a type of cooking found in Louisiana, typically characterized by highly seasoned ingredients such as cayenne pepper, filé powder, and smoked sausage.

Synonyms & similar words

cajun Creole Louisiana-style spicy zesty flavorful savory pungent piquant tangy aromatic herbed seasoned peppery spiced hot honeyed sugared sweetened barbecue grilled

Example sentences

  1. The cajun cuisine is famous for its bold flavors.
  2. I ordered cajun chicken for dinner.
  3. The restaurant serves cajun-style seafood.
  4. My mom adds cajun seasoning to her gumbo recipe.
  5. The chef prepared a delicious cajun shrimp dish.

Quotes

  • "In New Orleans, we celebrate everything. And then, we celebrate some more." - Emeril Lagasse
  • "I'm not a vegetarian, I'm a dessertarian." - Louisiana saying
  • "You can't go wrong with cajun food." - Beyonce

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