Boa

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Webster's Dictionary [1]

(1): (n.) A genus of large American serpents, including the boa constrictor, the emperor boa of Mexico (B. imperator), and the chevalier boa of Peru (B. eques).

(2): (n.) A long, round fur tippet; - so called from its resemblance in shape to the boa constrictor.

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature [2]

in the mythology of the Tonquins, is the name of the supreme god, the ruler of heaven and earth. He seems to be identical with Buddha (q.v.).

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