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.
Philippic
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Any one of the series of famous orations of Demosthenes,
the Grecian orator, denouncing Philip, king of Macedon.
Philippic meaning & definition 1 of Philippic.
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a strong criticism of someone or something, especially in a speech:
Philippic meaning & definition 2 of Philippic.
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A bitter attack or denunciation, especially a verbal one.
Philippic meaning & definition 3 of Philippic.
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