Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - boa

ˈbəuə n. 1 any large non-poisonous snake from tropical America esp. of the genus Boa, which kills its prey by crushing and suffocating it in its coils. 2 any snake which is similar in appearance, such as Old World pythons. 3 a long thin stole made of feathers or fur. øboa constrictor a large snake, Boa constrictor, native to tropical America and the West Indies, which crushes its prey. [L]