boa

• Substantiv, das entweder einen langen, dünnen Schal aus Federn oder Pelz oder eine Art große, ungiftige Schlange bezeichnen kann, die in tropischen Regionen lebt.

A noun that can refer either to a long, thin scarf made of feathers or fur, or to a type of large, non-venomous snake found in tropical regions.

1. Feather or fur scarfB1formal

   A long, thin, fluffy scarf made of feathers or fur, worn around the neck as a fashion accessory.

   Boa

   • She wore a pink feather boa to the party.
   • The actress draped a white fur boa over her shoulders.
   • Vintage boas are popular in retro fashion.

   Synonymefeather boastoletippet

2. Constrictor snakeB1formal

   Any of several large, non-venomous snakes found in tropical regions that kill their prey by constriction.

   Boa

   • The boa coiled around its prey in the jungle.
   • A boa can grow to be over ten feet long.
   • The zoo has a new exhibit featuring a boa constrictor.

   Synonymeboa constrictorconstrictor