puuhka — meaning in English

English meaning

• boa noun A large, non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction, such as the boa constrictor.
• muff noun A tube-shaped covering, often fur, that both hands are tucked into for warmth.

Senses

puuhka is used for these senses in English:

• boa A type of long scarf; typically made from synthetic or real feathers (or occasionally fur), and usually worn by being draped across the shoulders with the ends hanging low, sometimes also with a loop around the neck.
• muff (historical) A piece of fur or cloth, usually with open ends, used for keeping the hands warm.

boa — full definition

1. noun A large, non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction, such as the boa constrictor.
2. noun A long, fluffy scarf, often made of feathers, worn draped around the neck and shoulders.

muff — full definition

1. noun A tube-shaped covering, often fur, that both hands are tucked into for warmth.
2. verb To fumble or fail at something, especially to drop a catch or mishandle a task.

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