aboma

English

Boa constrictor

Etymology

From Sranan Tongo abóma, from Fanti Akan aboma (“large constricting snake”), perhaps via French aboma.

Pronunciation

(US) IPA^(key): /əˈboʊ.mə/

Noun

aboma (plural abomas)

Any of the large South American serpents from the genus Boa or related genera.

Translations

any of several large South American serpents

Portuguese: aboma f

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