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Feathery snake? (3)

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boa

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'snake?' is the definition.
(boa constrictor, type of snake)

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(Other definitions for boa that I've seen before include "feathers around the neck?" , "One with scaly body" , "Feathered neckwear - snake" , "Snake; fur" , "native American" .)

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