Lexic.us

Definition of Boa

1. Noun. A long thin fluffy scarf of feathers or fur.

2. Noun. Any of several chiefly tropical constrictors with vestigial hind limbs.

Definition of Boa

1. 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).

Definition of Boa

1. a large snake [n -S]

Medical Definition of Boa

1. Origin: L. Boa a kind of water serpent. Perh. Fr. Bos an ox. 1. 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). The name is also applied to related genera; as, the dog-headed boa (Xiphosoma caninum). 2. A long, round fur tippet; so called from its resemblance in shape to the boa constrictor. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Boa

blypes bm BMDO BMK1 kinase BMP BMR BMR BMT BMus BNA

BNS bo bo's'n bo'sun boa (current term) boa (current term) boab boabs boak boaked

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