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Boa Constrictor

Description:

A boa constrictor is a large nonvenomous snake native to tropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is known for its ability to suffocate and immobilize its prey by constriction.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. A large nonvenomous snake of the Boidae family, often kept as a pet.

2. A predator known for its ability to squeeze the life out of its prey by constriction.

Usage:

1. He owned a beautiful boa constrictor as a pet.

2. The boa constrictor tightly coiled around its prey, suffocating it.

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