Boa

/ˈboʊ.ə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large, non-venomous snake of the family Boidae, typically found in tropical regions.

The boas slithered through the underbrush, blending seamlessly with their surroundings.

A woman's long, fluffy scarf or wrap, often made of feathers or fur.

She draped a glamorous feather boa around her shoulders for the party.

A type of ornamental snake, typically large and constricting, often kept as a pet.

He was thrilled to adopt a young boa constrictor from the reptile shelter.

From Latin 'boa' meaning 'a large snake'.

feather boa

A decorative scarf made of feathers.

boa constrictor

A species of boa that kills prey by constriction.

as snug as a boa

To be comfortably wrapped or surrounded.

serpent

A common term for snakes, often used in a literary context.

reptile

A class of cold-blooded vertebrates that includes snakes, lizards, and turtles.

A stylish or glamorous accessory.

She walked into the party wearing a shiny boa.

A nickname for certain types of flashy clothing or accessories.

He wore a boa like it was his last party.