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boa

[ boh-uh ]

noun

plural boas.
  1. any of several nonvenomous, chiefly tropical constrictors of the family Boidae, having vestigial hind limbs at the base of the tail.
  2. a scarf or stole of feathers, fur, or fabric.


boa

/ ˈ²úəʊə /

noun

  1. any large nonvenomous snake of the family Boidae , most of which occur in Central and South America and the Caribbean. They have vestigial hind limbs and kill their prey by constriction
  2. a woman's long thin scarf, usually of feathers or fur
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of boa1

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin: water adder
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of boa1

C19: from New Latin, from Latin: a large Italian snake, water snake
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English Heritage said his "iconic look, featuring sequins, feather boas, and platform boots" defined Glam Rock's aesthetic and "challenged traditional notions of masculinity".

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Dame Karen stood out in the largely male and often stale world of Washington in her colourful tailor-made suits, occasionally complemented with a feather boa.

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"Each test is specific to a different snake species and was designed to detect DNA from the Burmese python, northern African rock python, rainbow boa and boa constrictor, ensuring no cross-detection among species."

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Break out your rainbow boas and glittering tiaras and sashay your way to this can’t-miss show.

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Posey, who uses the stage name Mona Liza Million, performed three times at the Pride in the Park celebration wearing a long-sleeve leotard, black shorts and tights, with a shiny metallic boa around his waist.

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