boa

boa
[ˈbəʊə]
noun
  1. a constrictor snake which bears live young and may reach great size, native to America, Africa, Asia, and some Pacific islands
    蟒蛇,蟒
  2. Family Boidae, several genera and numerous species
    蟒科,数属,众多种
    ■any snake which is a constrictor
    大蛇,蟒
  3. a long, thin stole of feathers or fur worn around a woman's neck, typically as part of evening dress
    (女用)羽毛(或毛皮)长围巾
语源
  1. late Middle English : from Latin (mentioned in the writings of Pliny), of unknown ultimate origin
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