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Tejano

Pronunciation: /tɛˈhɑːnəʊ/
Definition of Tejano

noun (plural Tejanos)

  • a Mexican-American inhabitant of southern Texas: [as modifier]:the Tejano upper classes
  • [mass noun] a style of folk or popular music with elements from Mexican-Spanish vocal traditions and Czech and German dance tunes and rhythms, traditionally played by small groups featuring accordion and guitar: [as modifier]:a Cajun-flavoured Tejano tune

Origin:

American Spanish, alteration of Texano 'Texan'

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