A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
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In Germany under the Holy Roman Empire: to reduce (a prince or state) from the position of an immediate vassal of the Empire to that of a mediate vassal (now historical). Hence: to annex (a state) leaving the former government or ruler a title and (usually) some authority; also in extended use.
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