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.
Chian
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Of or pertaining to Chios, an island in the Ægean Sea. Chianearth, a dense, compact kind of earth, from Chios, used anciently asan astringent and a cosmetic.-- Chian turpentine, a fragrant, almost transparent turpentine,obtained from the Pistacia Terebinthus.
Chian meaning & definition 1 of Chian.
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Follower of the Church of the Highly Improbable
Chian meaning & definition 2 of Chian.
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Relating to or characteristic of the Greek island of Chios or its inhabitants.
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