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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Some snakes, such as boa constrictors, had long, slender upright teeth, whereas others, such as king snakes, had shorter, stouter, and more curved ones.
From Science Magazine ● Jan. 4, 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
When resting, boa constrictors breathe using ribs near the upper third of their lungs.
From New York Times ● Mar. 24, 2022
It is illegal to keep boa constrictors, non-venomous snakes which use their hooked teeth to trap and suffocate prey, outside of zoos in Australia.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2019
There he befriended any number and species of animals: dogs, white mice, eagles, lions, boa constrictors, wolves.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
