Boa constrictor

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The verdict

“Boa constrictor” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
15
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - wissenschaftlicher Name der Abgottschlange, einer südamerikanischen Riesenschlange, die ihre Beute umwindet und erwürgt

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Index DE-boa-constrictor · Boa constrictor · German

Boa constrictor · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 15 letters
  • VOW-5 5 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "B" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for Boa constrictor
PropertyValue
HeadwordBoa constrictor
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[…]
Letters15
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Boa constrictor“ im Deutschen

Boa constrictorsitzt jenseits der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Formen, im Schwanz spezialisierten oder seltenen Wortschatzes.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Boa constrictor is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed […]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "wissenschaftlicher Name der Abgottschlange, einer südamerikanischen Riesenschlange, die ihre Beute umwindet und erwürgt".

Zero misspellings are on record for Boa constrictor in our index, suggesting the orthography follows predictable German patterns. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Boa constrictor, spelled B-O-A- -C-O-N-S-T-R-I-C-T-O-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    wissenschaftlicher Name der Abgottschlange, einer südamerikanischen Riesenschlange, die ihre Beute umwindet und erwürgt

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Boa constrictor"?
"Boa constrictor" is spelled B-O-A- -C-O-N-S-T-R-I-C-T-O-R. The IPA pronunciation is […].
What does "Boa constrictor" mean?
As a noun, "Boa constrictor" means: wissenschaftlicher Name der Abgottschlange, einer südamerikanischen Riesenschlange, die ihre Beute umwindet und erwürgt
How do you pronounce "Boa constrictor"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Boa constrictor" is […]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Boa constrictor" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list