goat n.— «In railroad slang, “goat” refers to the smaller locomotives already used in rail yards to transfer railcars from one train to another.» —“Union Pacific invests in low-emission locomotives” in Omaha...
geedunk n.— «We had about four barber chairs, a clothing store, a “Geedunk,” that’s an ice-cream store, our own laundry and water system.» —“Memories Kindled by Ship’s Rebirth” in Iowa Omaha World...
buffet flat
n.— «The Buffet Flat and Wine Room, Recruiting Stations for White Slavers, Exposed.» —Lincoln Daily News (Neb.) Sept. 8, 1916. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
visibility whip n.— «Beatty Brasch of Omaha said her assignment at the Democratic National Convention is “visibility whip,” or cheerleader, of the Nebraska delegation. “It is extremely important that we demonstrate at...
polyvitro n.— «The 35-foot-tall piece, composed of a kind of molded plastic, is titled “Glowing Gemstone Polyvitro Chandelier” (2000).» —“Glass Exhibition Offers Much to Admire” by Kyle MacMillan Omaha...
derecho n.— «On the evening of July 8, cool air made heavy by rain crashed earthward at tremendous speed in central Nebraska, said Pollack, the weather service meteorologist. The descending air touched off a weather phenomenon known as a...