conehead

conehead
 n.— «Many Northern New Mexicans hired to do the construction and upkeep have tales about “coneheads” keeping ’em at bay when they show up to perform carpentry, plumbing or electrification jobs.» —“Getting A Glimpse At Lanl’s Challenges” Santa Fe New Mexican Dec. 20, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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