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单词 boa
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boa

noun

ˈbō-ə How to pronounce boa (audio)
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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Kylie, who recently turned 25, wore a tight black latex skirt with a black corset top featuring halter straps, and held a black faux feather boa draped around her arms. Seventeen, 8 Sep. 2022 There are the usual mishaps: One girl drops a baton; another trips on her feather boa. Good Housekeeping, 3 Sep. 2022 The white fur boa, diamond jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz and crystal strappy sandals made the look even more sophisticated. Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 In his previous home, the boa was abused and malnourished, per The Daily Beast. Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE.com, 25 July 2022 In the pictures, she is seen posing on a couch while wearing an inky black PVC dress featuring a keyhole chest cutout, a thigh-high leg slit, and a frilly boa trim at the end of the sleeves. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 July 2022 Sequined and feather-boa-wrapped dancers twirled across the stage, the horn section blasted out a brassy melody and dual percussionists pounded out a funky groove. Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2022 The calls come in for snakes of all varieties, including nonvenomous gopher, garter, king, racer, rosy boa and rat snakes. San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2022 The introduction of non-native species of rabbits and goats to the island destroyed vegetation and upset the boa’s habitat, leading to its eventual extinction. Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, 21 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Latin, a water snake

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

boa

noun

ˈbō-ə How to pronounce boa (audio)
: a large snake (as a python) that coils around and crushes its prey

boa

noun

as in constrictor

Synonyms & Similar Words

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