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canasta

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Noun — A card game related to rummy, played with two decks, where players form sets called melds.

Etymology

From Spanish canasta, "basket"; the game originated in Uruguay.

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What does “canasta” mean?

The word “canasta” means a card game related to rummy, played with two decks, where players form sets called melds. In plain terms, a rummy-style card game for four players using two packs of cards.

How do you pronounce “canasta”?

“Canasta” is pronounced kuh-NAS-tuh (/kəˈnæstə/ in IPA).

How do you use “canasta” in a sentence?

Here is “canasta” used in a sentence: “The whole family played canasta after dinner.”

What part of speech is “canasta”?

“Canasta” is a noun.

Where does the word “canasta” come from?

The word “canasta” comes from Spanish. From Spanish canasta, "basket"; the game originated in Uruguay.

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