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.
Gowk
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To make a, booby of one); to stupefy. [Obs.] B. Jonson.
Gowk meaning & definition 1 of Gowk.
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Gowk (pronounced ɡaʊk) is a noun with a number of meanings. It is sometimes used to mean a cuckoo or an [awkward], [clumsy] or [stupid] person. Apparently the word goes back to ancient German and could mean a [bastard], [simpleton], or fool, which gives its commonest usage namely an awkward or foolish person. There is also a third totally distinct meaning; in [Geordie] dialect it means an apple core.
Gowk meaning & definition 2 of Gowk.
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a simpleton, someone without much sense or brains.
Gowk meaning & definition 3 of Gowk.
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The middle, normally inedible part, of a fruit or vegetable, containing seeds etc.
Gowk meaning & definition 4 of Gowk.
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