canasta

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a form of rummy using two decks of cards and four jokers; jokers and deuces are wild; the object is to form groups of the same rank

Etymology

From Spanish canasta. The game originates from Uruguay.

In classic literature

Synonyms

basket rummy, meld

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