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.
Formalism
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The practice or the doctrine of strict adherence to, ordependence on, external forms, esp. in matters of religion.Official formalism. Sir H. Rawlinson.
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Excessive adherence to prescribed forms.
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an artistic or literary style that is more concerned with form (= rules about the arrangement of different elements) than with expressing feelings or meaning:
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