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Definition of Canasta
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.
Exact synonyms: Basket Rummy, Meld
Generic synonyms: Rum, Rummy
Specialized synonyms: Bolivia, Samba
Derivative terms: Meld
Generic synonyms: Rum, Rummy
Specialized synonyms: Bolivia, Samba
Derivative terms: Meld
Definition of Canasta
1. Noun. (context: card games) A card game, using two packs, similar to rummy, where the object is to meld groups of the same rank. ¹
2. Noun. (context: card games) A meld of seven cards in said card game. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Canasta
1. a card game [n -S]