boa

/ˈbəʊ.ə/

IPA: /B OW1 AH0/

noun
  1. 1

    Any of a group of large American snakes, of the genus Boa, subfamily Boinae, or family Boidae, including the boa constrictor, the emperor boa of Mexico, and the chevalier boa of Peru.

  2. 2

    (plural "boas") A type of scarf typically made from feathers.

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