boa

Meanings

• noun

  A large, non-venomous snake, typically having a long, flexible body and a pattern of large, colorful blotches.

  - "The boa constrictor is a popular pet snake."
  - "The hunter tracked the boa through the jungle."
  - "The boa shed its skin, leaving it in the sun to dry."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with boa
moa , glow , dough

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Variants

List of all variants of boa that leads to same result
boa , boas , boa constrictor , boa constrictors , Boa Vista

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Etymology

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From the Tupi word 'boa', meaning 'serpent' or 'snake'.

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Trivia

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1. The boa constrictor is the largest snake in the Americas.

2. Boas can swallow prey larger than themselves.

3. The boa's body temperature can vary depending on its surroundings.

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Related Concepts

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1. snake: The boa is a type of snake, belonging to the family Boidae.

2. constrictor: Boas are constrictor snakes, meaning they kill their prey by squeezing it to death.

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Culture

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The boa has been a significant part of various cultures around the world, particularly in Central and South America. In many indigenous cultures, the boa was considered a powerful and sacred animal, often used in religious ceremonies and as a symbol of fertility and renewal. In literature, the boa has appeared in works such as J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, where it is used as a pet by the character Hermione Granger.

How to Memorize "boa"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the long, patterned body of a boa constrictor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'boa' with the image of a large, colorful snake.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Boas are big, beautiful, and burly snakes'.

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