Boa has two main meaningsdifferent senses or interpretations of a word or phrase in English. It can mean a fluffysoft and light, with a fuzzy surface or texture scarf, often made of feathers or fur, or it can mean a large tropical snake that squeezes its preyan animal hunted and eaten by another animal.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈboʊ.ə/
Easy pronunciation: BOH-uh (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable: BOH-uh.
This is the noun meaning a decorative scarf made of feathers or fur, not the snake.
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Boa Meaning
a decorative scarf made of feathers or fur
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a long thin fluffy scarf of feathers or fur
Example: She wore a black feather boa to the party.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- feather boa — The direct synonym for this sense; it names the same kind of scarf.
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Other Meanings of Boa
Meaning 2
a large tropical snake that kills by squeezing
Part of speech: noun
Definition: any of several chiefly tropical constrictors with vestigial hind limbs
Example: The boa curled around a tree branch.
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Boa Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- feather boa
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Common Mistakes
- Don’t confuse the scarf sense of boa with the snake sense.
- Boa can refer to a fashion accessory or to a kind of snake, depending on context.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does boa mean in English?
Boa can mean a fluffy scarf made of feathers or fur, or a large tropical snake that squeezes its prey.
What is the synonym of boa?
For the scarf sense, the best synonym is feather boa. The snake sense does not have a strong direct synonym in the supplied data.
Is boa a snake?
Yes. Boa can refer to a type of large tropical snake.
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