1. Any of several chiefly tropical constrictors with vestigial hind limbs
   "The boa constrictor wrapped itself around the branch, demonstrating its impressive strength"
    
2. A long thin fluffy scarf of feathers or fur
   "The actress wore a glamorous feather boa on the red carpet";
   - feather boa

Derived forms: boas

Type of: constrictor, scarf

Part of: Boidae, family Boidae

Encyclopedia: Boa, Dinagat Islands