boacommon nounSyllable DecompositionboaEtymologyexpandfrom the Latin boa.Definitions1. A genus of snakes found mainly in South America, which are the strongest and largest known.zoologieexpandOn prétend que les boas ont quelquefois jusqu'à treize mètres de longueur.2. A fur or feathered neck accessory worn by ladies.expandPluralboasTranslationsenglish:boaitalian:boadutch:boaportuguese:jibóiaswedish:boa