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.
Dhow
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A coasting vessel of Arabia, East Africa, and the Indian Ocean.It has generally but one mast and a lateen sail. [Also written dow.]
Dhow meaning & definition 1 of Dhow.
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a sailing boat with a long, thin hull (= body) and one or two masts (= posts for sails) , used mostly in eastern Arabia, eastern Africa, and southern Asia
Dhow meaning & definition 2 of Dhow.
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A lateen-rigged ship with one or two masts, used in the Indian Ocean.
Dhow meaning & definition 3 of Dhow.
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