Associations to the word «Canasta»

Wiktionary

CANASTA, noun. (uncountable) (games) (card games) A card game similar to rummy and played using two packs, where the object is to meld groups of the same rank.
CANASTA, noun. (countable) (card games) A meld of seven cards in a game of canasta.

Dictionary definition

CANASTA, 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.

Wise words

Four things come not back. The spoken word, the sped arrow, the past life, ad the neglected opportunity.
Arabian Proverb