boa

/'bouə/

Thân thiện

A woman wears a feather boa to the theater.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large, non-venomous constricting snake: A "boa" is any of several large snakes, primarily found in tropical regions, that kill their prey by coiling around and squeezing it. They are members of the family Boidae.
   • A long, fluffy scarf: A "boa" is also a long, thin scarf, typically made of feathers, fur, or soft fabric, worn as a fashion accessory, often for warmth or decoration.

Examples

• Noun (Snake):
  • The emerald tree boa is known for its vibrant green color.
  • We saw a boa constrictor at the reptile exhibit.
• Noun (Scarf):
  • She wore a feather boa to the glamorous party.
  • The vintage outfit was completed with a white fur boa.

Advanced Usage

• "Boa constrictor": This is the specific common name for a well-known species of boa (). While "boa" can refer to the general group, "boa constrictor" specifies this particular species.
  • The boa constrictor is native to Central and South America.

Variants and Related Words

• Boas (pl. n): The standard plural form for both meanings of "boa."
• Boid (n): A term relating to or denoting snakes of the family Boidae, which includes boas and pythons.

Synonyms

• For the snake: Constrictor.
• For the scarf: Stole, wrap, neckpiece.

Related Phrases

• Feather boa: A very common type of fashion boa.
  • The dancers' costumes were adorned with colorful feather boas.

Học thuật

Noun

1. any of several chiefly tropical constrictors with vestigial hind limbs
2. a long thin fluffy scarf of feathers or fur

Từ đồng nghĩa

• feather boa