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.
Castanets
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Two small, concave shells of ivory or hard wood, shaped likespoons, fastened to the thumb, and beaten together with the middlefinger; -- used by the Spaniards and Moors as an accompaniment totheir dance and guitars.
Castanets meaning & definition 1 of Castanets.
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Hand held [device] used in [flamenco] dancing to make a [tapping] sound.
Castanets meaning & definition 2 of Castanets.
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The female gentialia. [Frequently] found in [conjunction] with [tuna].
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Small concave pieces of wood, ivory, or plastic, joined in pairs by a cord and clicked together by the fingers as a rhythmic accompaniment to Spanish dancing.
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a musical instrument consisting of two small pieces of wood tied together by string and knocked against each other in the hand to make a noise
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