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Definition of jamaican boa

jamaican boa

Plural:Jamaican boas
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jamaican boa Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A large, non-venomous constrictor snake endemic to the Caribbean island of Jamaica, typically characterized by a golden-yellow coloring with dark, zigzag crossbands.

Example

"Conservationists are working diligently to protect the endangered Jamaican boa from habitat loss and invasive predators."

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from 'Jamaica' (from the indigenous Taíno name 'Xaymaca', meaning 'Land of Wood and Water') combined with 'boa' (from Latin 'boa', referring to a large water snake).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jamaican boa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jamaican boa
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