English Explanatory Dictionary

aboma

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/əˈboʊ.mə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-aboma.wav

Word forms

aboma abomas

Etymology

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

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