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。
1.1
- Family Boidae, several genera and numerous species.蟒科, 数属, 众多种。
1.2
- any snake which is a constrictor大蛇, 蟒。
2
- 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。
词源
late Middle English: from Latin (mentioned in the writings of Pliny), of unknown ultimate origin.