What is the meaning of Boa?

  • (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.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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