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Noun canasta has 1 sense
  1. canasta, basket rummy, meld - a form of rummy using two decks and four jokers; jokers and deuces are wild; the object is to meld groups of seven of the same rank
    --1 is a kind of rummy, rum
    --1 has particulars: bolivia; samba

Definitions from the Web

Canasta

Noun:

1. A card game typically played by four players in two partnerships, using two decks of cards.

Example sentence: We spent our evening playing canasta with our friends.

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Noun:

2. A meld of seven cards of the same rank, in the game of Canasta.

Example sentence: She had a canasta of sevens, which earned her a high score.

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Adjective:

1. Popular or well-liked.

Example sentence: The restaurant is known for its canasta menu, loved by locals and tourists alike.

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Adjective:

2. Relating to a specific group or area.

Example sentence: This canasta dance is a local tradition, passed down through generations.

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