"cooncan" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From Spanish con quién (“with whom?”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|es|con}} Spanish con Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cooncan (uncountable)
  1. (card games) A card game originally from Mexico, similar to rummy where the object is to form sequences. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: conquian
    Sense id: en-cooncan-en-noun-HcP07~B7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Card games Topics: card-games, games
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