zydeco

/ˈzaɪdɪˌkəʊ/ · noun

Meaning

A form of Louisiana Creole music, characteristically performed by accordion and washboard bands, that combines Cajun and Creole roots music with elements of African American music.

Etymology / origin

From Louisiana Creole zydéco, compare French zarico; possibly from a metanalysis of French les haricots (“beans”) as French le zarico (“beans”) in a dance-tune title.

le(French)→
les(French)→
zydéco(lou)→
zydeco (English)
Relations: der, der, der

Related words

zydéco(lou)les(French)le(French)

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