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