boa

• Nom qui peut désigner soit un long foulard fin en plumes ou en fourrure, soit une espèce de grand serpent non venimeux vivant dans les régions tropicales.

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 (écharpe de plumes ou de fourrure)

   • 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.

   Synonymesfeather boastoletippet

2. Constrictor snakeB1formal

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

   Boa (serpent constricteur)

   • 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.

   Synonymesboa constrictorconstrictor