boa constrictor
noun
a snake, Constrictor (Boa ) constrictor, of tropical America, noted for its large size and its ability to suffocate a prey by coiling around it.
boa constrictors
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pluralof boa constrictor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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When asked if boa constrictors, lizards, fish or other legally acquired pets met the definition, Haney said the bill was centered on “companion animals” such as dogs or cats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 22, 2024
They’re also authorized to euthanize other invasive snakes, including the Northern African python, the reticulated python, and boa constrictors.
From National Geographic ● Dec. 11, 2023
“Only boa constrictors are missing. Then we’ll have it all.”
From New York Times ● Aug. 29, 2022
The strategy helps boa constrictors get enough oxygen—even if they’re squeezing an animal bigger than the width of their body.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 24, 2022
There he befriended any number and species of animals: dogs, white mice, eagles, lions, boa constrictors, wolves.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
