Boa

['bəʊə] or ['boə]

Definition

(noun.) any of several chiefly tropical constrictors with vestigial hind limbs.

Typist: Toni--From WordNet

Definition

(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).

(n.) A long, round fur tippet; -- so called from its resemblance in shape to the boa constrictor.

Checker: Trent

Definition

n. a genus of serpents which includes the largest species of serpents (the Boa-Constric′tor) which kill their prey by constriction or pressure: a long serpent-like coil of fur feathers or the like worn round the neck by ladies.

Typed by Gilda