boa

noun \ˈbō-ə\

: a long scarf that is made of fur, feathers, or cloth

Full Definition of BOA

: any of a family (Boidae) of large snakes that kill by constriction and that includes the boa constrictor, anaconda, and python

: a long fluffy scarf

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Latin, a water snake

First Known Use: 14th century

BOA Defined for Kids

noun \ˈbō-ə\

: a large snake (as a python) that coils around and crushes its prey

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