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Meaning of "boa constrictor" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BOA CONSTRICTOR

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BOA CONSTRICTOR

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Boa constrictor is a noun.
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WHAT DOES BOA CONSTRICTOR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

boa constrictor

Boa constrictor

The Boa constrictor is a species of large, heavy-bodied snake. It is a member of the family Boidae found in North, Central, and South America, as well as some islands in the Caribbean. A staple of private collections and public displays, its color pattern is highly variable yet distinctive. Ten subspecies are currently recognized, although some of these are controversial. This article focuses on the species Boa constrictor as a whole, but also specifically on the nominate subspecies Boa constrictor constrictor.

Definition of boa constrictor in the English dictionary

The definition of boa constrictor in the dictionary is a very large snake, Constrictor constrictor, of tropical America and the Caribbean, that kills its prey by constriction: family Boidae.

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WORDS THAT END LIKE BOA CONSTRICTOR

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Synonyms and antonyms of boa constrictor in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «boa constrictor» into 25 languages

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Translator English - Chinese

大蟒蛇
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

boa constrictor
570 millions of speakers

English

boa constrictor
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बोआ कंस्ट्रिकटर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أفعى المضيقة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

удав
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

jibóia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বোয়া সংক্রামক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

constricteur
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Translator English - Malay

Boa constrictor
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Translator English - German

Boa Constrictor
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ボア
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보아
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Boa constrictor
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boa Constrictor
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Translator English - Tamil

பாவா கண்டிச்சர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

एक मोठा साप
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Boa yılanı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

serpente boa
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Translator English - Polish

Boa dusiciel
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Translator English - Ukrainian

удав
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Translator English - Romanian

boa constrictor
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Translator English - Greek

βόα σφιγκτήρα
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Translator English - Afrikaans

luislang
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boaorm
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boa constrictor
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about boa constrictor

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2 QUOTES WITH «BOA CONSTRICTOR»

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Noel Coward
Success took me to her bosom like a maternal boa constrictor.
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Stevie Nicks
He and I were about as compatible as a rat and a boa constrictor.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BOA CONSTRICTOR»

Discover the use of boa constrictor in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to boa constrictor and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Don't Feed the Babysitter to Your Boa Constrictor: 43 ...
"Discusses rules that are so ridiculous you will never follow them."--From source other than the Library of Congress
Deborah Zemke, 2006
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Boa Constrictor
An introduction to boa constrictor snakes.
Audry Graham, 2011
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Alice and the boa constrictor
After learning in science class that boa constrictors make wonderful pets, Alice saves her money until she has enough to buy Sir Lancelot.
Laurie Adams, Allison Coudert, Emily Arnold McCully, 1983
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Boa Constrictor
Around the world, skilled animals hunt and catch their prey. Learn more about the boa constrictor and the special characteristics that make it such an excellent predator.
Amanda Lanser, 2014
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The boa constrictor
Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the large, non-poisonous, snake that suffocates its prey by squeezing it very tightly.
William R. Sanford, Carl R. Green, 1987
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Crictor
‘A highly diverting picture book about an agreeable pet boa constrictor that earns the affection and gratitude of a French village.’ —BL. ‘Children will love it.’ —H.
Tomi Ungerer, 1983
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Boa Constrictor
The boa constrictor uses a very smart trick to make sure it finds all possible prey. It uses its tongue to “smell” other animals. As it moves through the darkness, it sticks out its forked tongue to pick up scents and tastes in the air. This guides the  ...
Louise Spilsbury, 2013
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Boa Constrictor: Nove, Pereroblene Vidane
Nove, Pereroblene Vidane Іван Франко. неї не голотеча, не гнилі баюри, не поломані плоти і пяні тої, а зелена мурава, кріслаті дерева покриті то молочиим цьвітом, то румяними яблуками. А на танку стоїть дівчина _ нїби моя мама, ...
Іван Франко, 1907
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Boas and Pythons of the World
The genus Boa contains a single neotropical species, Boa constrictor. In 1991 the genus was expanded to include the three Madagascan boas formerly contained within the genera Acrantophis and Sanzinia (see p. 108), based on the cladistic ...
Mark O'Shea, 2007
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Boa Constrictor, or Fourier Association self-exposed, etc
Donald C. MACLAREN, François Charles Marie FOURIER. “KY 0' m w. m. M'! tgmvll to : clm'ul 46mm! ' [lamb of Ana-anon. m “ ' M Name of 'th “MN I I higher wil 0' hi MM! h l lup qulcnty d mam“ ad: ofhu §noplsmPuli yd. " Ike a few remark I much ...
Donald C. MACLAREN, François Charles Marie FOURIER, 1843

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BOA CONSTRICTOR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term boa constrictor is used in the context of the following news items.
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Relax! Missing snake found after a three-day adventure
THE 4ft boa constrictor snake that went missing in Immingham last week has been found. The owner had raised the alarm on Facebook after ... «Grimsby Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Black Milwaukee, Wake Up!
Take the present in-your-face arrogance of the MEGA NBA Milwaukee Bucks arena deal that has a 30-year Anaconda Boa Constrictor squeeze ... «urbanmilwaukee, Jul 15»
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10 Fascinating Facts About Kissing, Because It's International …
Also on the list of pets people want to kiss are birds at seven percent and reptiles at two percent… because kissing a boa constrictor just warms ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
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NITZEL: Exotic wildlife to visit Crestview library next week
You'll meet: a Paraguayan screaming hairy armadillo, a boa constrictor, collared aracari (toucan), an Argentine black and white tegu and a ... «Crestview News Bulletin, Jul 15»
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Alice Cooper says Lady Gaga is female version of him
... a forty pound blade that comes within inches of his head and hung himself using a real rope; He performs with his signature boa constrictor. «Alton Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Library hosts summer programs to encourage learning
ERIN MCCRACKEN / COURIER & PRESS Addie Roeder, 8 and Connor Strawn, 10, hold a nine-foot- long Hog Island boa constrictor named ... «Evansville Courier & Press, Jul 15»
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St. Thomas Police Investigate After Woman Spotted Walking With …
Officers say they went out to investigate and found a 19-year-old woman walking with her very large red-tail boa constrictor. The young woman ... «Am980 London News, Jul 15»
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4ft boa constrictor snake on the loose in Immingham
He wrote this morning: "Not to alarm anyone, but my snake got out yesterday. If anyone sees him slithering about, please message me. He's 4ft ... «Grimsby Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Reptiles Draw A Crowd at Frostproof Library
Storms also showed a boa constrictor and a crocodile, but saved a 16-foot-long Burmese python named Jessica for last. "She's very informal ... «The Ledger, Jul 15»
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Conor McGregor Open to Floyd Mayweather Boxing Match as UFC …
... when placing an emphasis on an MMA bout, with McGregor saying he would "wrap around him like a boa constrictor and strangle him.". «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»

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