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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).

Boa (n.)

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