1. Noun
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).
2. Noun
A long, round fur tippet; -- so called from its resemblance in shape to the boa constrictor.
3. Noun
any of several chiefly tropical constrictors with vestigial hind limbs
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