[ˈbəʊə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a constrictor snake which bears live young and may reach great size, native to America, Africa, Asia, and some Pacific islands

- a long, thin decorative scarf made of feathers or a similar material, worn especially by women at parties or as part of fancy dress
(e.g: a sequinned ballgown and feather boa)


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