1. Tropical woody herb with showy yellow flowers and flat pods; much cultivated in the tropics
   "cajun pea is staple food crop in many tropical regions";
   - pigeon pea, pigeon-pea plant, catjang pea, Cajanus cajan
    
2. Small highly nutritious seed of the tropical pigeon-pea plant
   "cajun peas are a staple in Caribbean cooking";
   - pigeon pea, gungo pea, toor dal [Asia], red gram [Asia]

1. A person of French Canadian descent born or living in Louisiana, especially in the Acadiana region; known for their distinctive culture, cuisine and music
   "The Cajun chef specialized in traditional gumbo recipes"

Derived forms: Cajuns

Type of: Acadian, bush, pea, shrub

Part of: Cajanus, genus Cajanus

Encyclopedia: Cajun