Definition of Boa

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Definition of Boa

Boa

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).

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

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Boa Quotations

Success took me to her bosom like a maternal boa constrictor.
Noel Coward

He and I were about as compatible as a rat and a boa constrictor.
Stevie Nicks

Democracy! Bah! When I hear that I reach for my feather boa!
Allen Ginsberg

The fact is that as soon as they reach Baghdad gates, we will besiege them and slaughter them. Until now they have refused to do battle with us. They are just going places. One can describe them as a boa: when it feels threatened, it runs to somewhere else.
Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf

I have been wearing black, which was a reaction to the Ginger thing. But now I have hopes and I can be anything. Tomorrow I might be naked with a feather boa, who knows?
Geri Halliwell

Boa Translations

boa in Dutch is boa
boa in French is boa
boa in Spanish is boa

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