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   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.
   • ▪ (in general use) any snake which is a constrictor.
   • 2. a long, thin decorative scarf made of feathers or a similar material, worn by women at parties or as part of fancy dress: "a sequinned ballgown and feather boa"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin (mentioned in the writings of Pliny), of unknown ultimate origin.

   Scrabble Points: 5

   • B

     3

   • O

     1

   • A

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