Boa

n.	1.	(Zool.) A genus of large American serpents, including the boa constrictor, the emperor boa of Mexico (Boa imperator), and the chevalier boa of Peru (Boa eques).
	2.	A long, round fur tippet; - so called from its resemblance in shape to the boa constrictor.

Noun	1.	boa - a long thin fluffy scarf of feathers or fur Synonyms: feather boa
	2.	boa - any of several chiefly tropical constrictors with vestigial hind limbs

boa - [IBM] Any one of the fat cables that lurk under the floor in a dinosaur pen. Possibly so called because they display a ferocious life of their own when you try to lay them straight and flat after they have been coiled for some time. It is rumored within IBM that channel cables for the 370 are limited to 200 feet because beyond that length the boas get dangerous --- and it is worth noting that one of the major cable makers uses the trademark "Anaconda".

Basic Object Adapterfeather boa, scarf