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Word

omaha

Phoneticsom·a·ha

/ˈoʊməˌhɑ/

Definitions

01the city

B2

n. the largest city in the U.S. state of Nebraska.

n. the most populous city in the state of Nebraska, serving as a major Midwestern economic hub.

“The company moved its main office to Omaha last year.”

“Omaha has transformed from a historic rail centre into a diverse metropolitan area known for its insurance and telecommunications industries.”

02the people

C1

n. a group of Native American people originally from the Great Plains region.

n. a federally recognised tribe of Native Americans residing primarily in northeastern Nebraska and western Iowa.

“The Omaha people have a rich history of music and storytelling.”

“Scholars have extensively studied the social structures and traditional land-use patterns of the Omaha tribe during the nineteenth century.”

Formal

03the poker game

C1

n. a type of poker game where players get four cards and must use two of them.

n. a variant of poker, specifically Omaha hold 'em, where players are dealt four hole cards and must use exactly two of them with three community cards.

“He decided to play Omaha instead of Texas Hold 'em at the casino.”

“Professional players often find Omaha more complex than other variants due to the significantly higher number of possible card combinations.”

Technical

Synonyms

Omaha hold 'em

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