boa
boa constrictor
noun BO-a Rare
Origin: From the Latin 'boa', a type of large water snake.
Also means
feather boa (fashion accessory)
Usage Note
Boa refers both to the large constricting snake and to the long fluffy feather or fur scarf worn as a fashion accessory. In fashion contexts it is usually boa en plumes (feather boa). The word is invariable in form — the plural is also des boas.
Examples
"Le boa s'enroule autour de sa proie."
Natural Translation
The boa wraps around its prey.
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