Meaning & use
boa
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a large snake, such as a boa constrictor, that squeezes its prey to death rather than using venom.
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The boa constrictor coiled tightly around the branch.
Boas are found mainly in tropical regions of Central and South America.
A note on using this word
Boa can refer either to the snake family or, by visual resemblance, to a long fluffy fashion scarf.
Another way to use it
2. noun
a long, fluffy scarf, often made of feathers, worn around the neck
She draped a pink feather boa over her outfit.
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