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Definition of Boa

1. Noun. A long thin fluffy scarf of feathers or fur.

2. Noun. Any of several chiefly tropical constrictors with vestigial hind limbs.

Definition of Boa

1. n. A genus of large American serpents, including the boa constrictor, the emperor boa of Mexico (B. imperator), and the chevalier boa of Peru (B. eques).

Definition of Boa

1. Noun. Any of a group of large American snakes, of the genus ''Boa'', including the boa constrictor, the emperor boa of Mexico, and the chevalier boa of Peru. ¹

2. Noun. A type of scarf typically made from feathers. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Boa

1. a large snake [n -S]

Medical Definition of Boa

1. Origin: L. Boa a kind of water serpent. Perh. Fr. Bos an ox. 1. A genus of large American serpents, including the boa constrictor, the emperor boa of Mexico (B. Imperator), and the chevalier boa of Peru (B. Eques). The name is also applied to related genera; as, the dog-headed boa (Xiphosoma caninum). 2. A long, round fur tippet; so called from its resemblance in shape to the boa constrictor. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Boa

blvd. bly blype blypes blödite bm bn bn. bo bo's'n

bo's'ns bo'sun bo-peep bo tree bo trees boa (current term) boa constrictor boa constrictors boab boabs

boak boaked boaking boaks boanthropy boar boar-spear boar thistle board board-feet

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