noun
- plural of boa; large nonvenomous snakes that kill prey by constriction
- plural of boa; long fluffy scarves made of feathers or fur worn around the neck
Usage: fashion
Examples
- The zoo’s reptile house featured several large boas from South America.
- Boa constrictors are among the most well-known boas in the world.
- The dancers wore colorful feather boas during their performance.
- She collected vintage boas from the 1920s era.
- Most boas give birth to live young rather than laying eggs.
- The costume shop rented out pink and purple boas for the party.