Definition
cooncans
noun
- Plural of cooncan; a card game played with two decks of cards, similar to rummy, in which players try to form melds of cards.
Usage: Also spelled 'conquian' or 'coon can'; Primarily historical or regional usage
Examples
- The family enjoyed playing cooncans on weekend evenings.
- Cooncans was a popular card game in the American Southwest during the 19th century.
- She learned the rules of cooncans from her grandmother.
- They set up two tables for different groups to play cooncans simultaneously.