Omaha

noun Oma·ha \ˈō-mə-ˌhȯ, -ˌhä\

plural Omaha or Omahas

Definition of OMAHA

: a member of an American Indian people of northeastern Nebraska

: the Siouan language of the Omaha

Omaha umą́hą, a self-designation

First Known Use: 1814

geographical name Oma·ha \ˈō-mə-ˌhȯ, -ˌhä\

city E Nebraska on Missouri River pop 408,958

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