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.
Cost-of-living allowances
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an amount of money that an employee gets in addition to his or her normal pay, because the cost of living in a particular area is high:
Cost-of-living allowances meaning & definition 1 of Cost-of-living allowances.
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extra money that some people receive from their employer, for example, because they work in an area that is very expensive, or because prices have increased:
Cost-of-living allowances meaning & definition 2 of Cost-of-living allowances.
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