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[boh-uh] / ˈboʊ ə /


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Ross showcased several glamorous outfits, first donning a silver sequinned gown and white feather boa, then a sparkly red dress with ruffles and, lastly, a neon yellow raincoat with black trousers and top.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

Powell compared China’s naval strategy around Taiwan to that of a boa constrictor, moving slowly to overpower its rival, rather than striking dramatically as a viper might.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

"Each test is specific to a different snake species and was designed to detect DNA from the Burmese python, northern African rock python, rainbow boa and boa constrictor, ensuring no cross-detection among species."

From Science Daily Nov. 22, 2024

At 7 p.m. on the dot, drag queen Jupiter Genesis kicked off the show, wearing a layered purple boa and a metallic bustier.

From Slate Nov. 2, 2024

The boa constrictor jabbed its tail at the sign again and Harry read on: This specimen was bred in the zoo.

From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling

“There’s a lot of boas, and there’s a lot of spandex, and platform shoes.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

This method uses a family tree of snakes to infer the body lengths of ancient anacondas and related modern species such as tree boas and rainbow boas.

From Science Daily Dec. 3, 2025

English Heritage said his "iconic look, featuring sequins, feather boas, and platform boots" defined Glam Rock's aesthetic and "challenged traditional notions of masculinity".

From BBC Feb. 13, 2025

Break out your rainbow boas and glittering tiaras and sashay your way to this can’t-miss show.

From Seattle Times May 31, 2024

There were costumes and boas and lots of dancers crowded in front of one mirror.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben




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