1
: any of a family (Boidae) of large snakes that kill by constriction and that includes the boa constrictor, anaconda, and python
2
: a long fluffy scarf
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The boa couldn’t have survived on its own in the wild, according to the post.
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2025
My friend Heather, who makes her own jewelry, sometimes wears an attractive feather boa to complement an outfit.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2025
Props including feather boas, oversized glasses and retro telephones will be available on set.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
During a typical visit, guests can spot emerald and crested anoles flaring their dewlaps along the trails, while lucky visitors may be able to catch a glimpse of a Puerto Rican boa, an endemic snake that can grow nearly two meters in length.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2025
My friend Heather, who makes her own jewelry, sometimes wears an attractive feather boa to complement an outfit.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2025
Props including feather boas, oversized glasses and retro telephones will be available on set.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
During a typical visit, guests can spot emerald and crested anoles flaring their dewlaps along the trails, while lucky visitors may be able to catch a glimpse of a Puerto Rican boa, an endemic snake that can grow nearly two meters in length.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Boa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boa. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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boa
noun1
: any of various large snakes (as the boa constrictor, anaconda, or python) that crushes its prey
2
: a long fluffy scarf of fur, feathers, or fabric
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