- 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). Source: opted
- 2. n. A long, round fur tippet; -- so called from its resemblance in shape to the boa constrictor. Source: opted
- 3. n. a long thin fluffy scarf of feathers or fur Source: wordnet
- 4. n. any of several chiefly tropical constrictors with vestigial hind limbs Source: wordnet
- 5. 1. (Zoöl.) 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). Note: 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: webster
- 6. A genus of large American serpents, including the boaconstrictor, the emperor boa of Mexico (B. imperator), and thechevalier boa of Peru (B. eques). Source: adambom
- 7. n:100 n. any of several chiefly tropical constrictors with vestigial hind limbs Source: ecdict
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