English Explanatory Dictionary

canasta

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A card game similar to rummy and played using two packs, where the object is to meld groups of the same rank.
  2. A meld of seven cards in a game of canasta.

Pronunciation

/kəˈnæstə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-canasta.wav

Word forms

canasta canastas

Etymology

From Spanish canasta. The game originates from Uruguay.

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