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Synonyms for canasta
Grammar : Noun |
Spell : kuh-nas-tuh |
Phonetic Transcription : kəˈnæs tə |
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Définition of canasta
Origin :- 1948, Uruguayan card game played with two decks and four jokers, popular c.1945-1965; from Spanish, literally "basket," from Latin canistrum (see cannister); perhaps in reference to the "packs" of cards used.
- As in game of chance : noun game depending on luck
- There were the Jones' for bridge and the Graysons' for canasta and charades with the Bryants.
- Extract from : « Time Enough at Last » by Lyn Venable
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