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Omaha has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a member of the Siouan people formerly living in the Missouri river valley in northeastern Nebraska

"The Omaha tribe has inhabited the Missouri River valley in northeastern Nebraska for centuries."

2

largest city in Nebraska; located in eastern Nebraska on the Missouri river; a major transportation center of the Midwest

"Omaha, situated on the banks of the Missouri River in eastern Nebraska, stands as the state's largest city and a vital transportation hub for the entire Midwest."

3

the Dhegiha dialect spoken by the Omaha

"The linguist studied the Omaha language, a Dhegiha dialect spoken by the Omaha people of Nebraska."

4

thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1935

"The horse Omaha was a legendary thoroughbred that won the Triple Crown in 1935."

5

A member of a tribe of Native Americans currently residing in northeastern Nebraska and western Iowa.

"The Omaha people have lived on their ancestral lands in northeastern Nebraska and western Iowa for centuries."

In plain English: Omaha is a major city located on the banks of the Missouri River in Nebraska.

"The city is often called Omaha, but locals usually shorten it to just Omahas when referring to their hometowns."

Proper Noun
1

The largest city in Nebraska, United States, and the county seat of Douglas County.

"Omaha is the largest city in Nebraska and serves as the county seat of Douglas County."

Example Sentences
"The city is often called Omaha, but locals usually shorten it to just Omahas when referring to their hometowns." noun
"The travelers arrived in Omaha for their weekend getaway." noun
"Omaha is known for its vast agricultural fields and rich history." noun
"Many people visit Omaha to see the famous Old Market district." noun
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
Dhegiha

Origin

The name Omaha comes directly from the Omaha-Ponca language word Umoⁿhoⁿ. It was adopted into English to refer to both the Native American people and their city in Nebraska.

Rhyming Words
aha maha jaha naha haha taha baha ahaha bahaha hahaha fuqaha nemaha taiaha makaha yamaha say aha misbaha tanekaha brouhaha hahahaha
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