01 n. A genus of large American serpents, including the boa constrictor, the emperor boa of Mexico (Boa imperator), and the chevalier boa of Peru…
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Boas
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A genus of large American serpents, including the boa constrictor, the emperor boa of Mexico (Boa imperator), and the chevalier boa of Peru (Boa eques).(Zool.)
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A long, round fur tippet; -- so called from its resemblance in shape to the boa constrictor.