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- noun Plural form of
boa .
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Examples
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The reticulated python happens to be longer and less bulky than most other pythons and boas, which is the likely fate of this blog.
Archive 2006-07-01 2006
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The reticulated python happens to be longer and less bulky than most other pythons and boas, which is the likely fate of this blog.
Taxon of the week 2006
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In a number of modern snakes, such as boas and pythons, tiny "spurs" are evident near their rear ends that are used as grippers during sex.
BBC News - Home 2011
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Olive drab "boas" are going to become part of the uniform.
Latest Articles FoxNews via CDS 2010
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Titanoboa cerrejonensis belonged to the group of non-venomous snakes -- the constrictors such as boas and anacondas -- which strangle and suffocate their prey with immense body muscles before devouring them whole.
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"The boas are the species found in the western hemisphere, whereas the pythons inhabit the eastern countries.
The Wonder Island Boys: The Mysteries of the Caverns Roger Thompson Finlay
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"boas," after the snakes they resembled (and which had been known to uncurl violently at times and injure technicians).
Forgetfulness ISCARS 2010
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Inside were racks of faux-leopard skin bras, feather boas, lacy garters and angel wings.
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A bedroom on the top floor was converted into a dress-up room complete with trunks full of clothes, antique hats, feather boas and a large mirror.
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Many of the guests had indeed found them, and gave the era their best shot with glitter, boas and feathers galore.
A Novel Benefit Gala Lizzie Simon 2011
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