cooncan


coon·can

noun \ˈkün-ˌkan\

Definition of COONCAN

: a game of rummy played with two packs including two jokers

Origin of COONCAN

by folk etymology from Mexican Spanish conquián conquian, from Spanish ¿con quién? with whom?
First Known Use: 1889

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